Missouri § 90.020 - Park lands — condemnation.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 90.020 — Park lands — condemnation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.020. Park lands — condemnation.
The common council or mayor and board of aldermen, in proceedings by ordinance to purchase or condemn lands for the purpose stated in section 90.010, shall proceed in the manner provided by law, or in the manner provided in the charter of such city for the condemnation of lands for the establishment of streets, avenues, alleys or market places, or public squares; and on such condemnation and the payment of the appraisement as therein provided, the title of such land shall vest in such city for the uses and purposes for which it was taken.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15332, A. 1949 H.B. 2038)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14239; 1919 § 9211; 1909 § 10240
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 90.020
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 90.020 cover?
Section 90.020 ("Park lands — condemnation.") 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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