This law says that certain property owners can sue someone for damaging property. Even if another person has the right to use the property for a set time, the person who will eventually own it fully — or own it for a limited time later — can still take the case to court. Whoever sues can only collect money for the actual harm they personally suffered from the damage.
537.430. Who may sue. — The may be maintained by one who has the or in , after an for life or years, and also by one who has a remainder or reversion for life or years only; and each of them shall recover such as it shall appear that he has suffered by the complained of.
(RSMo 1939 § 3004)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2617; 1919 § 6911; 1909 § 7914
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