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 Title XXXV CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS

 Chapter 513 Executions and Exemptions 
EXECUTIONS
513.010   Levy and real estate defined. (3/1/2011)
513.015   Executions, who may have. (8/28/1939)
513.020   Executions may issue, when. (8/28/1939)
513.025   General execution, form. (8/28/1939)
513.030   Executions, when returnable. (8/28/1939)
513.035   Executions, where directed and executed. (8/28/1939)
513.040   Directed to any sheriff in the state, when. (8/28/1939)
513.045   Duties of clerks in issuing executions. (8/28/1997)
513.050   Sheriffs and deputies to endorse on execution the time of receipt — rank of writs. (8/28/1939)
513.055   Employees and laborers preferred creditors. (8/28/1939)
513.060   Limitation of actions for preference. (8/28/1939)
513.065   Finding as to preferred amount recited in execution and judgment. (1/2/1979)
513.070   Execution against heir to be special. (8/28/1949)
513.075   Execution against executors or administrators prohibited. (8/28/1939)
513.080   Execution sued out by administrator de bonis non. (8/28/1939)
513.085   Execution to be lien, when. (8/28/1939)
513.090   Property which may be sold under attachment and execution. (8/28/1939)
513.095   Defendant may elect what property shall be sold. (8/28/1939)
513.100   Defendant may elect what property to be first sold. (8/28/1939)
513.105   Evidences of debt liable to be seized and placed in hands of receiver — his duties. (8/28/1939)
513.110   When officer shall act as receiver. (8/28/1939)
513.115   Certificate of corporation shares held, to be furnished, when. (8/28/1939)
513.120   Execution on such shares, how levied. (8/28/1939)
513.125   Bill of sale of shares required, how made — effect thereof. (8/28/1939)
513.130   Third-party claim — proceedings — bond. (8/28/1939)
513.135   Claim, with bond, shall be returned to court — proceedings. (8/28/1949)
513.140   Personal property subject to execution for purchase price, when. (8/28/1939)
513.145   Sale of personal property — notice of time and place — exception. (1/2/1979)
513.150   Personal property to be delivered to purchasers — bills of sale thereof given, when. (8/28/1939)
513.155   Personal property levied upon may be retained until day of sale, by giving bond. (8/28/1939)
513.160   Property not delivered, levy to remain a lien. (8/28/1939)
513.165   Condition of bond broken, officer may seize property — how sold. (8/28/1939)
513.170   Plaintiff may move for judgment on bond, when. (8/28/1939)
513.175   Motion heard and determined in a summary way. (8/28/1939)
513.180   No second delivery bond shall be taken. (8/28/1939)
513.185   Delivery bond to be returned — failure — officer to stand as security. (8/28/1939)
513.190   Sale to be fifteen days before return, when. (8/28/1939)
513.200   Leases for three years or more subject to execution as real property. (8/28/1939)
513.205   Sheriff in selling real estate shall proceed how — notice to be given — sales, where made. (1/2/1979)
513.210   Real estate to be divided, when — amount to be sold. (8/28/1939)
513.215   Death of defendant after levy, proceedings. (8/28/1939)
513.220   Sheriff selling real estate where court is held at other than county seat. (8/28/1939)
513.225   Notice to be given defendant in execution if a resident of the state, when. (8/28/1939)
513.230   When and how to be served. (8/28/1939)
513.235   Sale, how conducted. (8/28/1939)
513.240   If purchaser refuses to pay, property to be resold — damages, how recovered. (1/2/1979)
513.245   Court shall proceed in summary manner. (1/2/1979)
513.250   Liability of officer, amounts. (8/28/1939)
513.255   Sale under junior judgment. (8/28/1939)
513.260   Proceeds, how applied. (8/28/1939)
513.265   If a sale be not made at the next term, execution to continue in force, how long. (8/28/1939)
513.270   Execution issued to the sheriff of another county to remain in force, how long. (1/2/1979)
513.275   Deed for real estate to be executed — its recitals. (8/28/1939)
513.280   Such deed, how acknowledged. (8/28/1939)
513.285   Clerk to endorse certificate of acknowledgment on such deed. (8/28/1939)
513.290   Sheriff's deeds to be recorded — record to be evidence. (8/28/1939)
513.295   Sales, how made, when term changed. (8/28/1939)
513.300   Officer not to purchase property — purchases void. (8/28/1939)
513.305   Executions issued from circuit court of Marion County — either division — effect. (1/2/1979)
513.310   Sale of real estate on execution from district No. 2 of Marion County circuit court and Cape Girardeau circuit court at Cape Girardeau. (1/2/1979)
513.315   Sheriff to deliver writs to successor, when — duty of new sheriff. (8/28/1939)
513.320   In case of death, executions unexecuted to be delivered to successor. (8/28/1939)
513.325   Power of outgoing officer after levy. (8/28/1939)
513.330   Death of officer after levy and before sale. (8/28/1939)
513.335   After sale, how deed may be obtained. (8/28/1939)
513.340   Officers refusing to carry out execution liable for amount thereof. (8/28/1939)
513.345   Officer liable on his bond for refusal to perform duty. (8/28/1939)
513.350   Remedy of plaintiff against officer in certain cases. (8/28/1939)
513.355   Judge shall call execution docket. (1/2/1979)
513.360   Proceedings to set aside or quash execution. (8/28/1939)
513.365   Judge to order stay of execution, when and how. (8/28/1939)
513.370   Judge to certify and return petition to the court — proceedings. (8/28/1939)
513.375   Any person owing defendant may pay officer, how. (1/2/1979)
513.380   Examination of judgment debtor, when, procedure — grant of use immunity. (8/28/1993)
513.385   Showing of reasonable ground for order required. (1/2/1979)
513.390   Proceedings in court — referee may be appointed — evidence recorded — signed. (8/28/1939)
513.395   Opinion of court in writing to be filed — effect thereof — costs, how adjudged. (8/28/1939)
513.400   Fees of referee to be allowed by court. (8/28/1939)
513.410   Execution against city returned unsatisfied, officers compelled by mandamus to levy. (8/28/1939)
513.415   Court to determine the time within which levy shall be made. (8/28/1939)
513.420   Officer refusing to comply, guilty of misdemeanor. (8/28/1939)
EXEMPTIONS
513.425   No exemptions allowed party leaving state. (8/28/1939)
513.427   Bankruptcy, exemptions allowed. (8/28/1982)
513.430   Property exempt from attachment — construction of section. (8/28/2022)
513.436   Exemption limited by lien. (7/15/1987)
513.440   Other property exempt — provisions — exceptions. (8/28/2012)
513.445   Officer shall apprise party of right to select, notice, contents — claims for exemption, how made, when — selection, how made — oath administered — court review of exemption claim, when, notice. (8/28/1986)
513.455   County or municipally owned property exempt, when. (8/28/1939)
513.460   Fire fighting equipment exempt, when. (8/28/1939)
513.465   No property exempt from sale for taxes. (8/28/1939)
513.470   No property exemption for personal services, by whom — provisions. (8/28/1959)
HOMESTEADS
513.475   Homestead defined — exempt from execution — spouses debarred from selling, when. (8/28/2003)
513.480   If value exceeds limitation, owner may designate — proceedings. (8/28/1982)
513.485   Proceedings where encumbered by mortgage. (8/28/1939)
513.490   Personal property attached claimed as product of homestead, proceedings. (8/28/1982)
513.510   Subject to execution upon certain causes of action. (8/28/1939)
513.515   If another homestead is acquired prior homestead is liable for debt. (8/28/1982)
513.520   Homestead set out from other real estate — proceedings — duty of commissioners. (8/28/1939)
513.525   If homestead cannot be occupied in severalty, court may grant relief. (8/28/1939)
513.530   Court may control investment of proceeds. (8/28/1939)
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY FORFEITURE ACT (CAFA)

Children, CAFA applicable to, 195.146

513.600   Title. (3/17/1986)
513.605   Definitions. (8/28/2001)
513.607   Property subject to forfeiture — procedure — report required, when, contents — annual state auditor's report, contents — violations, penalty. (8/28/2001)
513.610   Intervention as a party, when — possession of property upon posting bond. (3/17/1986)
513.612   Right to file motion to dismiss — jury trial. (3/17/1986)
513.615   Rights of innocent party not subject to forfeiture — innocent party, defined. (3/17/1986)
513.617   CAFA proceeding stayed until disposition of criminal charges, restrictions upon forfeiture, rights of innocent owner — release of property, restrictions — court approval of settlements — seized property not to be used in bargaining — time limitation. (8/28/1993)
513.620   Disposition of property after judgment. (8/28/1993)
513.623   Disposition of proceeds after sale. (8/28/1993)
513.625   Relations back of title, when — consequences of conveyance or alienation of property after filing of lien notice or petition. (3/17/1986)
513.630   Statute of limitations. (3/17/1986)
513.635   Remedies not mutually exclusive. (3/17/1986)
513.637   Enforcement of judgments — attorney general, duties — authority to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions. (3/17/1986)
513.640   Lien notices, effect of filing. (3/17/1986)
513.645   Termination, release, or renewal of lien notices. (3/17/1986)
513.647   Transfer of property seized by state to federal agency, procedure — transfer not to be made unless violation is a felony — property owner may challenge, procedure. (8/28/2001)
513.649   Peace officers or reserve officer working with federal agency subject to law. (8/28/1993)
513.651   Money acquired by law enforcement agencies, use of funds. (8/28/1993)
513.653   Law enforcement agencies using federal forfeiture system, report of federal seizure proceeds — violation, ineligibility for certain funds. (8/28/2018)
513.660   Forfeiture of gambling devices, records and money. (1/1/2017)
 - Cross References
Arrest or holding person to bail on civil process prohibited, 506.180
Assessment plan insurance, proceeds of policy not subject to execution, 377.090
Assets of decedents' estates, proceedings to discover, 473.340
Assets of insurance companies not liable to execution, 375.490
Benefits of certain plans of insurance not subject to execution, 377.090, 377.330
Cost of execution and sale of property pursuant to judgment may be taxed as court costs, 514.303
Execution against stockholder of corporation for unpaid subscription, when issued, 351.280, 351.285
Exemption from execution, retirement benefits, cities, 71.207
Foreign judgments, enforcement, uniform law, 511.760
Insurance against loss, judgment creditor may proceed in equity to reach insurance money, 379.200
Judgment against insurance company, execution against deposit with insurance department issued, when, 375.490
Judgment creditors may collect insurance when, 379.200
Land clearance for redevelopment authority, property exempt from execution, 99.570
Married woman's real estate, subject to execution for husband's debts, when, 451.250, 451.260
Public employee, wages may be garnished when execution on judgment against unsatisfied, 525.310
Real property of housing authority exempt from execution, 99.200
Sales of property of decedent's estate bound by execution and attachment liens, procedure, 473.440
Stay of execution on appeal generally, 512.080 to 512.100, 512.200, 512.210

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