If someone commits a crime and hurts another person, the hurt person can still sue for money damages in civil court. The criminal case does not cancel out the right to sue.
537.050. not in . — In no case shall the of any injured by the of any or be or to be merged in such felony or misdemeanor; but he may recover the amount of thereby in an to be brought before any court or of .
(RSMo 1939 § 3679)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 3289; 1919 § 4240; 1909 § 5447
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