
Sewell Law Blog

Collecting on a Judgment
Collecting on a judgment is often more difficult than getting the judgment. In Missouri, a procedure called
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Adverse Possession in Missouri Part II
Adverse possession in Missouri allows someone to gain title to real estate merely by possessing it in a certain
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Course of Dealing and Usage of Trade
This article provides an overview of course of dealing and usage of trade under Missouri's Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"). This article also introduces other key…
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Pleading the Fifth in a Civil Lawsuit
What is pleading the Fifth? We see it in movies and TV shows. We see it a lot in testimony before Congress.
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Lease Clauses for Landlords
Landlords should include these three lease clauses in every lease:
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Adverse Possession of Land in Missouri
Adverse possession allows someone to obtain title to land merely by possessing the land under certain conditions.
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Missouri’s Uniform Commercial Code
Chapter 400 of the Missouri Revised Statutes is known as Missouri's Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”).
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When a Verbal Contract is not Binding
Generally, a verbal contract is binding in Missouri. However, there are certain circumstances
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5 Ways to Settle a Lawsuit
I have practiced law for more than a decade and litigated numerous lawsuits.
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Public Land Survey System
The public land survey system was created by the United States Continental Congress' Land Ordinance of 1785.
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The Bicentennial of Missouri’s First Constitution
July 19, 2020, marks the bicentennial of the ratification of Missouri’s first state constitution. Before Missouri was a state,
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The Missouri Registered Agent
Failing to properly maintain a Missouri registered agent can have serious legal consequences to an LLC and its owners.
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Missouri Articles of Organization
Filing Missouri articles of organization is one of two steps required to form a Missouri limited liability company.
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The Missouri Operating Agreement
A Missouri operating agreement is an essential part of forming a Missouri LLC.
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Setting Aside a Missouri Rent Judgment
Setting aside a Missouri rent judgment typically occurs for one of two reasons.
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