Missouri § 351.895 - Written dissenters' notice — contents.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 351.895 — Written dissenters' notice — contents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 351.895. Written dissenters' notice — contents.
1. If proposed corporation* action creating dissenters' rights under section 351.875 is authorized at a shareholders' meeting, the corporation shall deliver a written dissenters' notice to all shareholders who satisfied the requirements of section 351.890.
2. The dissenters' notice shall be sent no later than ten days after approval by the shareholders, or if the corporate action was taken without approval of the shareholders, then ten days after the corporate action was taken. The dissenters' notice shall:
(1) State where the payment demand shall be sent and where and when certificates for certificated shares shall be deposited;
(2) Inform holders of uncertificated shares to what extent transfer of the shares shall be restricted after the payment demand is received;
(3) Supply a form for demanding payment that includes the date of the first announcement to news media or to shareholders of the terms of the proposed corporate action and requires that the person asserting dissenters' rights certify whether or not he acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before that date;
(4) Set a date by which the corporation shall receive the payment demand and when certificates for uncertificated shares shall be deposited, neither of which dates may be fewer than thirty nor more than sixty days after the date the notice provided for in subsection 1 of this section is delivered; and
(5) Be accompanied by a copy of sections 351.870 to 351.930.
--------
(L. 1990 H.B. 1432)
*Word "corporation" appears in original rolls.
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1990 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 351.895
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 351.895 cover?
Section 351.895 ("Written dissenters' notice — contents.") 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 § 351.895?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 351.895" (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 § 351.895 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.