HB 1603 -- Adverse Possession

Sponsor:  Scavuzzo

This bill specifies that in order to prevail on a claim asserting
fee simple title to real property by adverse possession in any
civil action filed on or after January 1, 2011, a person must
prove each element of the claim by clear and convincing evidence
and have a good faith belief that the person in possession of the
property of the owner of record was the actual owner of the
property and the belief was reasonable under the particular
circumstances.  Courts may award damages to the original owner
for the actual value of the property as determined by the county
assessor and all or part of the property taxes and other
assessments levied against or paid by the actual owner.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm