Section 1.33 Evolution of Statutory Provisions Pertaining to Tort Law

• Library: Tort Law 2016

IX. (§1.33) Evolution of Statutory Provisions Pertaining to Tort Law

Addendum Statutory Provisions Pertaining to Tort Law (H.B. 700, 84^th General Assembly, 1^st Reg. Sess. (Mo. 1987))

Section of Revised Statutes of Missouri (references are to RSMo 2000 unless otherwise indicated)	General Description
260.552	· Liability limitation for persons in business of cleanup of hazardous waste created by others · Exceptions
408.040, RSMo Supp. 2014	· Postjudgment interest · Prejudgment interest in tort cases · Demand letter procedure
490.715, RSMo Supp. 2013	· Collateral source rule modification · Damages paid by defendant before trial may be introduced by defendant but waive right to credit against judgment
509.050 (see also Rule 55.05)	· Ad damnum clause abolished · Prayer for damages as are fair and reasonable, except to determine proper jurisdictional authority · Discovery of total damages claimed and use thereof
510.263, RSMo Supp. 2013	· Request for bifurcated trial if punitive damages involved · Posttrial motion/hearing for credit on punitive damage award for amounts previously paid by defendant for punitive damages arising out of same conduct · Remittitur and additur applicable to

...