Title XXXI TRUSTS AND ESTATES OF DECEDENTS AND PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY Chapter 470 • Effective - 28 Aug 1939 470.180. Petition served on whom. — A copy of this petition shall be served upon the prosecuting attorney of the county, who shall make answer thereto; and the court shall examine the allegations and proofs, and if it appear that the person has a good claim, title or interest in such estate, the court shall decree accordingly, divesting the state of any interest therein; but in no case shall costs be adjudged against the state. -------- (RSMo 1939 § 637) Prior revisions: 1929 § 637; 1919 § 5326; 1909 § 6273
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