by e-LawLines | Jan 25, 2012 | Real Estate Law
On January 23, 2012, the Missouri Court of Appeals issued a decision reaffirming that a party cannot bring a claim for misrepresentation relating to statements, representations or predictions about an independent third party’s future acts. In Massie v. Colvin, et...
by e-LawLines | Dec 1, 2011 | Litigation, Real Estate Law
In Missouri, a property owner generally has the right to exclusive possession and control of his or her property and the right to devote it to any type of lawful use which satisfies the owner’s interests. That right, however, is not absolute. Nuisance is the...
by e-LawLines | Nov 4, 2011 | Litigation, Real Estate Law
The Missouri Court of Appeals recently gave a refresher course on the time of accrual for claims under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (“MMPA”). In Ball v. Friese Construction Co., the plaintiff brought suit against the defendant for violations of the MMPA,...
by David P. Weiss | Oct 17, 2011 | Real Estate Law
Contrary to what some websites state, Missouri permits lawsuits to recover deficiencies between the amounts due under a note secured by a deed of trust and amounts bid in at foreclosure. Alarmingly, recent newspaper and online articles are suggesting that the holders...
by e-LawLines | Jul 27, 2011 | Homeowner Associations, Real Estate Law
With 100 degree temperatures hitting many parts of the Midwest, residents across the nation are visiting their local subdivision or condominium pool to stay cool. While subdivision and condominium pools are great to have, they typically are managed by a group of...
by e-LawLines | Jun 23, 2011 | Real Estate Law, Taxation
Benjamin Franklin once said, “There is nothing certain except death and taxes.” As the economy has declined, so has the ability of individuals to pay their real estate taxes. If an individual fails to pay their Missouri real property taxes for three...
