Section 15.5 Generally

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

A. (§15.5) Generally

Although this chapter refers to annexation in first class charter counties, and occasionally to special charter cities, the discussion is primarily in the context of noncharter municipalities.

In City of Town & Country v. St. Louis County, 657 S.W.2d 598 (Mo. banc 1983), the Court overruled City of Olivette v. Graeler, 338 S.W.2d 827 (Mo. 1960), and City of Olivette v. Graeler, 369 S.W.2d 85 (Mo. 1963), and determined that, because the residents of the area to be annexed are given an...