If one person who shares ownership of a property damages or destroys part of it, the other co-owners can sue that person for the harm done.
537.460. s to , when. — If a , or commit , he shall be liable to his cotenants, jointly or severally, for .
(RSMo 1939 § 3007)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2620; 1919 § 6914; 1909 § 7917
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