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All instruments of writing made and signed by any person or his agent, whereby he shall promise to pay to any other, or his order, or unto bearer, any sum of money or property therein mentioned, shall import a consideration, and be due and payable as therein specified.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXVIII. Contracts and Contractual Relations § 431.020. Instrument of writing to import consideration--due and payable as specified - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxviii-contracts-and-contractual-relations/mo-rev-st-431-020/
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