| Number of Defendants | Amount |
|---|---|
| One (1) | $50 |
| Two (2) | $80 |
| Three (3) | $110 |
| Four (4) | $140 |
Service means the defendant(s) must be personally served. You cannot serve your own summons to the defendant.
Exception to Personal Service: You may choose to ask for a Motion and Order to Post form. When a Posting Summons is attached to the door, you can receive possession of your property but you will not receive a money judgment.
If you request a Motion and Order for Special Process form, you may name someone (other than yourself) to personally deliver a copy of the Summons to the Defendant(s). The Court must have a notarized Summons from the server within the required time for the service to be accepted.
A Process Server is someone over the age of 18 who is not related to the case. Process Servers may be found in the Yellow Pages directory under Investigations .
MEDIATION is available in Rent and Possession Cases
Mediation is a court approved alternative for settling your case without a trial. Mediation provides an opportunity to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. Agreements may result in dismissal of the case, short-term monitoring or entry of an agreed judgment.
“Mediation” is a confidential process in which a mediator assists people to communicate and negotiate effectively as they explore options for resolving their dispute.
Mediation helps when …
For more information or to arrange mediation contact:
Seventh Circuit Office of Dispute Resolution Services
R.Kenneth Elliott Children's Justice Center
351 East Kasnas Street
Liberty, Missouri 64068
816-736-8402
teri.hargrave@courts.mo.gov
The parties, whose names appear below, understand that a maximum of two hours of mediation is provided at no charge through the Seventh Judicial Circuit Office of Dispute Resolution Services. The mediation shall be conducted in accordance with Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17.
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the "mediator") helps the parties communicate effectively to discuss resolution of issues in dispute between them.
A mediator allows parties to make their own decision and may not impose his or her own judgment on the issues. The mediator will not provide either party with legal advice. The mediator shall not be subpoenaed or otherwise compelled to reveal any matter disclosed in the process of setting up or conducting the mediation. The mediator may be called as a witness to enforce the written settlement agreement reached by the parties for the limited purpose of describing events following the termination of the mediation.
Each party is encouraged to be informed about his or her legal rights. Parties may bring their attorneys to the mediation session and have a right to consult with their attorneys outside the presence of other parties.
Mediation is considered part of settlement negotiations. Generally, any communications relating to the subject matter made during the mediation by any participant, the mediator, or any other person present at the mediation shall be confidential communications. No admission, representation, statement or other confidential communication made in setting up or conducting mediation shall be admissible as evidence or subject to discovery, except that facts independently discoverable shall be not excluded just because they were also disclosed during mediation. The court shall be informed within ten (10) days of the termination of mediation only whether the parties were successful in resolving their dispute or that issues remain open and unresolved.
Nothing said or agreed upon in mediation is binding. Settlement shall be by a written document executed after termination of mediation, setting out the essential terms of the agreement. A written agreement may create a binding contract between the parties, but requires approval of the court to be enforceable as a court order.
Disputes between landlords and tenants are common, and many may be avoided when both parties are more aware of their rights and responsibilities. Here are some resources on Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law and the rental process.
Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law Publication by the Office of the Missouri Attorney General. A 20-page guide that can help tenants and landlords avoid disputes.
Chapters 441, 534 and 535 in the Missouri Revised Statutes address landlord-tenant issues.