Missouri § 27.060 - To represent state in other cases.
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§ 27.060. To represent state in other cases.
The attorney general shall institute, in the name and on the behalf of the state, all civil suits and other proceedings at law or in equity requisite or necessary to protect the rights and interests of the state, and enforce any and all rights, interests or claims against any and all persons, firms or corporations in whatever court or jurisdiction such action may be necessary; and he may also appear and interplead, answer or defend, in any proceeding or tribunal in which the state's interests are involved.
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(RSMo 1939 § 12901)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11276; 1919 § 696; 1909 § 970
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 27.060
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 27.060 cover?
Section 27.060 ("To represent state in other cases.") 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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