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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Notwithstanding any court costs which have been paid, the court shall dismiss an offender's civil action or appeal from a judgment in a civil action at any time, including before service on the defendant, if the court determines any of the following:
(1) The allegation of indigency is untrue;
(2) The litigation is frivolous, malicious or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or
(3) The defendant is immune from the cause of action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXV. Civil Procedure and Limitations § 506.375. Dismissal of action, when - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxv-civil-procedure-and-limitations/mo-rev-st-506-375/
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