Bill > HB3116

This bill modifies provisions related to civil jurisprudence by changing the rules for where lawsuits can be filed, how parties can obtain evidence, and the order in which claims are paid in receivership cases. Specifically, it adjusts the venue for certain lawsuits, including those related to identity theft, by allowing them to be filed in more counties, such as where the plaintiff resides or where any part of the offense occurred. It also clarifies that parties in a lawsuit can request to inspect and copy documents or enter property for inspection, and that a party can obtain a statement previously made by themselves without needing to show "good cause." Finally, the bill revises the priority of claims in receivership, which is a legal process where a court appoints someone to manage the assets of a business or individual in financial distress, by slightly altering the order and amounts for secured creditors, administrative expenses, wage claims, and other unsecured debts.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3116&year=2026&code=R