Missouri § 228.020 - Petition for establishing road.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 228.020 — Petition for establishing road., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 228.020. Petition for establishing road.
Applications for the establishment of all public roads, except state roads, shall be made by petition to the county commission. Such petition shall be signed by at least twelve registered voters of the municipal township or townships through which such proposed road may run, three of whom shall be of the immediate neighborhood, and shall specify the proposed beginning, course and termination thereof, and shall be accompanied by the names of all persons owning land through which such road shall run, with the amount of damages, if any, claimed by them, so far as can be ascertained, and also the names of those who are willing to give the right-of-way for such proposed road, except that if the proposed road begins or terminates on, or runs along a boundary between the county wherein such petition is filed and an adjoining county, any or all of the petitioners may be registered voters of such adjoining county, and of the municipal township or townships thereof through which the proposed road may run, or in which the proposed road may begin or terminate.
--------
(RSMo 1939 § 8473, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1070)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7827; 1919 § 10625; 1909 § 10435
(1958) Where petition for road failed to specify point of beginning, course and point of termination of proposed road, it did not confer jurisdiction to establish road. Elrod v. Maries Co. (A.), 309 S.W.2d 12.
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1990 ----
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 228.020
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 228.020 cover?
Section 228.020 ("Petition for establishing road.") 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 228.020?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 228.020" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 228.020 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.