Section 10 Right to Possession-Statute for Writ of Possession

• Library: Condemnation Practice 2009

Once the condemnor has paid into the court the amount of damages assessed by the commissioners, the clerk shall notify all parties within 5 days. Section 523.055, RSMo Supp. 2008. Possession must be delivered to the condemning authority within 10 days after receipt of the notice of payment of the commissioners’ award. Id.; Rule 86.06. If possession is not delivered within the 10-day period, upon motion by the condemnor, the court must issue a writ of possession. Section 523.055. The writ shall direct the...