Effective - 28 Aug 1939
470.180. Petition served on whom. — A copy of this petition shall be served upon the prosecuting attorney of the county, who shall make answer thereto; and the court shall examine the allegations and proofs, and if it appear that the person has a good claim, title or interest in such estate, the court shall decree accordingly, divesting the state of any interest therein; but in no case shall costs be adjudged against the state.
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(RSMo 1939 § 637)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 637; 1919 § 5326; 1909 § 6273
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXI - Trusts and Estates of Decedents and Persons Under Disability
Section 470.010 - Estates escheat, when.
Section 470.030 - Proceedings when moneys are not paid to state treasurer as required.
Section 470.060 - When lands transfer to state.
Section 470.070 - Scire facias to issue.
Section 470.080 - To be served, when.
Section 470.090 - Who may appear and defend.
Section 470.100 - Judgment rendered, when.
Section 470.110 - Issues shall be made up and tried, when.
Section 470.120 - Judgment for state, when.
Section 470.130 - Judgment for defendant, when.
Section 470.140 - Writ of possession to issue.
Section 470.150 - Copy of record filed with state treasurer.
Section 470.160 - Appeals taken.
Section 470.170 - Lands claimed within five years, by whom.
Section 470.180 - Petition served on whom.
Section 470.200 - Court may order sale.
Section 470.210 - Proceeds paid into abandoned fund account.