SB 890 Creates a rule for determining proper venue in cases alleging a tort in which the plaintiff was first injured in connection with any railroad operations outside the state of Missouri
Sponsor: Kehoe
LR Number: 6035S.01T Fiscal Note available
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Last Action: 7/8/2014 - Signed by Governor Journal Page: S1924
Title: Calendar Position:
Effective Date: August 28, 2014
House Handler: Hough

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SB 890 - This act creates a rule for determining proper venue in cases alleging a tort in which the plaintiff was first injured in connection with any railroad operations in a foreign country. The venue shall be in either the county where the defendant corporation's registered agent is located or the county of the plaintiff's principal place of residence on the date the plaintiff was first injured if the plaintiff's principal place of residence was in Missouri at that time.

This act is identical to HB 2070 (2014).

MICHELA BIRK