Missouri § 389.999 - Causes of action existing prior to August 13, 1988.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 389.999 — Causes of action existing prior to August 13, 1988., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 389.999. Causes of action existing prior to August 13, 1988.
Nothing contained in this act* shall be construed or interpreted to limit or expand in any way the rights and remedies of any person in any cause of action or civil proceeding. The provisions of this section shall apply to any cause of action which arises prior to and after August 13, 1988.
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(L. 1988 S.B. 676 § 3)
*"This act" (S.B. 676, 1988) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 389.999 ("Causes of action existing prior to August 13, 1988.") 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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