Missouri § 287.580 - Death, pending proceedings — action shall not abate.
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§ 287.580. Death, pending proceedings — action shall not abate.
If any party shall die pending any proceedings under this chapter, the same shall not abate, but on notice to the parties may be revived and proceed in favor of the successor to the rights or against the personal representative of the party liable, in like manner as in civil actions.
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(RSMo 1939 § 3742)
Prior revision: 1929 § 3352
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