Missouri § 270.040 - Appraisers' oath — assessment proceedings.
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§ 270.040. Appraisers' oath — assessment proceedings.
The persons so notified, or any two of them attending, shall take an oath that they will fairly and impartially assess the damages or compensation in controversy, and they shall make out, sign and deliver to each party a written statement of their assessment of damages or compensation, and upon the payment of the same and the expenses of said controversy, the owner of such stock shall be entitled to take the same away, and if refused, he may maintain an action therefor, as in case of wrongful taking or detention of property.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14466)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 12800; 1919 § 4278; 1909 § 775
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Section 270.040 ("Appraisers' oath — assessment proceedings.") 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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