Missouri § 140.640 - Personal judgments not authorized.
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§ 140.640. Personal judgments not authorized.
Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed to authorize a personal judgment against any owner of any land or lot, or of any interest therein, for any real estate tax levied and/or assessed against such land or lot, nor shall this law be so construed as to change in any manner whatsoever the method or mode now or that may hereafter be provided by law for the collection of drainage and/or levee assessments, or other special assessments.
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(RSMo 1939 § 11175)
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 140.640 cover?
Section 140.640 ("Personal judgments not authorized.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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