Sewell Law Blog

Missouri condominium assessment liens give condominium associations leverage in collecting assessments. In Missouri, condominium associations carry the responsibility for maintaining, repairing, and replacing the common elements…

Fraudulent misrepresentation is a serious legal issue in Missouri that can significantly impact both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Individuals claiming fraudulent misrepresentation must prove…

Registering a foreign judgment in Missouri is somewhat technical. Plus, many questions about the scope of the rules and statutes governing the registration of a foreign…

There are generally four grounds for appealing a Missouri judgment. One, there is no substantial evidence to support the judgment. Two, the judgment is against the weight of the…

This article describes the process for appealing a Missouri judgment. It does not describe how to appeal judgments from a small claims court or an associate Circuit Court. Nor…

A declaratory judgment action is a unique kind of lawsuit that asks a court to determine the parties’ rights and obligations. Such judgments typically don’t award money damages. Declaratory judgment actions…

A quiet title lawsuit is typically filed to resolve a dispute about who owns a parcel of real estate, to remove title defects, or to…

Plaintiffs can recover some of their attorney’s fees in a Missouri partition lawsuit. Typically, recoverable attorney's fees in a Missouri partition lawsuit are confined to the time spent…

Missouri homeowner association liens are governed by the association's indentures. Homeowners association indentures are private contracts in which each lot owner is a party. Unlike condominium associations, no Missouri…