1. A person filing an action in small claims court shall pay court costs and a deposit as security for costs in amounts determined pursuant to sections 488.010 to 488.020*.

2. A person filing an action in small claims court shall pay the cost of service and other process in advance.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 482.345

  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020

3. The court may in its discretion award the fees and assess the costs provided in this section.

4. All court costs shall be disbursed in accordance with sections 488.010 to 488.020*.

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