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
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LR Number:
6035S.01T
Last Action:
7/8/2014 - Signed by Governor
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2014
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Current Bill Summary

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

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