Expedited eviction actions, where filed, when continued or stayed
When a landlord files a special fast-track eviction case, it goes to the local associate circuit court. The court sends a notice to the person being sued. A hearing must be scheduled as soon as possible, but no later than 15 days after the person is served. The court cannot delay or pause the case unless there is a very serious and unusual reason.
441.720. s, where filed, when continued or . — 1. Actions sections 441.710 to 441.880 shall be filed in the for the county in which the are located. Upon of a alleging the conduct described in section 441.740, the court shall a directed to the . The of sections 535.030 and 535.110 shall apply to actions brought pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880. The court shall set for a brought pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880 as soon as but in no event shall such hearing be held later than fifteen days following the of the summons.
2. The court shall, subject to the provisions of section 441.880, neither continue or an action brought pursuant to the provisions of sections 441.710 to 441.880 except for compelling and extraordinary reasons.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1997 H.B. 361)
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