Section 24 Annexation Contests

• Library: Urban Development Subdivisions, and Annexations (2011 Ed.)

The prior jurisdiction doctrine governs contests between municipalities interested in annexing the same territory. See, e.g.:

· State ex inf. Sanders, ex rel. City of Lee's Summit v. City of Lake Lotawana, 220 S.W.3d 794 (Mo. App. W.D. 2007)

· Mayor, Councilmen & Citizens of City of Liberty v. Tindall, 918 S.W.2d 361 (Mo. App. W.D. 1996)

· State ex inf. Nesslage v. Vill. of Flint Hill, 718 S.W.2d 210 (Mo. App. E.D. 1986), overruled on other grounds by City of St. Joseph v. Vill. of Country Club, 163 S.W.3d 905 (Mo. banc 2005).

Prior jurisdiction is resolved in favor of the municipality that undertakes the first valid step toward annexation. City of Sugar Creek v. City of...