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In Missouri, plaintiffs have up to five years to file a lawsuit for personal injury, defamation, and medical malpractice. However, a maximum of 10 years is allowed for discovery of an injury. Injury to property, trespassing, and enforcement of written contracts carry a five-year statute of limitations.

In Missouri, you can file in small claims court for an amount of money that is $5,000 or less. Note: In Missouri, you are not allowed to sue for the return of goods or property in small claims court. If you want to sue for more, you will have to file in regular civil court. Then, you may need the help of a lawyer.

There is no remote public access to documents filed before July 1, 2023. This includes certain judgments that used to be available to the public via Case.net. Access to these judgments was removed to protect any confidential information they may have contained.

Satisfaction of Judgment: Once a defendant has paid-off a judgment, this form is used by the person receiving the money or property to let the court know that the judgment has been paid. Do not use this form to satisfy a judgment that contains an ongoing obligation, i.e. child support or maintenance.

The Court requires a civil cover sheet (available from the Clerk's Office) and a complaint that includes an original signature and your address. You must also either pay the filing fee or request the Court to allow you to file the case without paying the filing fee.

The Court requires a civil cover sheet (available from the Clerk's Office) and a complaint that includes an original signature and your address. You must also either pay the filing fee or request the Court to allow you to file the case without paying the filing fee.