A signed property deed can be used as evidence in court even if it was not recorded within one year of being signed or within 20 years before it is used in court. To use it, someone must show enough facts to convince the court that the person who signed the deed is the same person named as the owner giving it away.
490.300. , upon of certain facts. — Such deed or , or and , according to law, though not recorded within one year from the date thereof, or twenty years before it is offered, may be , upon proof of such facts and circumstances as, together with the or proof, shall satisfy the court that the person who the is the person therein named as .
(RSMo 1939 § 1841)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1677; 1919 § 5364; 1909 § 6309
of deeds, proof required, 442.260, 442.300
of , acknowledged deed to be evidence, 475.245
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Related Missouri laws
Deed acknowledged under former law
RSMo 490.290
Original deed lost
RSMo 490.310
Copy of deed, when evidence
RSMo 490.320
Instruments under repealed law
RSMo 490.280
Evidence offered to reject such copy
RSMo 490.330
Certified copies of religious records
RSMo 490.270
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