Section 9.19 Sovereign Immunity Analysis for Municipalities

LibraryLocal Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

K. (§9.19) Sovereign Immunity Analysis for Municipalities

If a claim against a municipality falls within one of the express statutory waivers of sovereign immunity (operation of a motor vehicle or dangerous condition of property), the liability of the municipality is limited to the statutory limitations of awards set forth in § 537.610, RSMo 2016.

If a claim against a municipality does not fall within one of the express statutory waivers, it must be determined if the municipality was engaged in a...

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