Tag: litigation
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Rent and possession litigation in Missouri
Chapter 535 of Missouri’s Revised Statutes provide landlord’s with a means of recovering their leased property when rent is due and owing, and demand for rent has been made by the landlord. In this article, I discuss the basics of bringing a rent and possession case. Initiating a Case Missouri’s rent and possession claim is…
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Private nuisance law in Missouri
Nuisance actions protect property owners from unreasonable noise, odor, unsightliness, and other conditions that affect the use and enjoyment of property.
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Holding LLC Members Personally Liable in Missouri by “Piercing the Corporate Veil”
Ordinarily, an LLC is regarded as a separate entity, distinct from the members who compose it. Occasionally, courts will disregard the business entity’s identity, and permit creditors to “pierce the corporate veil,” which means that shareholders of a corporation or members of the LLC must satisfy the creditors’ claims.
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Colorado’s Rental Application Fairness Act
Colorado’s Rental Application Fairness Act became law in 2019 and gives tenants remedies when their landlords violate its terms.
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“Excusable Neglect” within the meaning of Missouri case law
The phrase “excusable neglect” appears in a couple places in Missouri law, particularly where a party fails to meet a court deadline. This article will explore what constitutes excusable neglect. Why does it matter? Excusable appears throughout the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Rule 44.01(b), a court may permit certain late filings where the…