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Title XXXV CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS

Chapter 506

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  506.375.  Dismissal of action, when. — Notwithstanding any court costs which have been paid, the court shall dismiss an offender's civil action or appeal from a judgment in a civil action at any time, including before service on the defendant, if the court determines any of the following:

  (1)  The allegation of indigency is untrue;

  (2)  The litigation is frivolous, malicious or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or

  (3)  The defendant is immune from the cause of action.

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(L. 1997 S.B. 56 § 6, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al.)


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