If the original deed showing ownership of property is lost, destroyed, or someone cannot get access to it, a certified copy from the official records can be used in court instead. The copy works the same as the original would have worked.
490.310. Original lost — of deed, when. — Whenever it shall appear that the original deed or in any of the cases specified in sections 490.280 to 490.300 has been lost or destroyed, or is not in the power of the who wishes to use it, a certified copy of the , and of the or , shall be upon like proof as is required in case of the original, and with like effect.
(RSMo 1939 § 1842)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1678; 1919 § 5365; 1909 § 6310
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