426.220. Appeals, how taken--affidavit and bond for. - Missouri Statutes

Appeals, how taken--affidavit and bond for.

426.220. All appeals allowed by virtue of section 426.210shall be taken and made by the appellant, or someone for him,making and filing an affidavit that the appeal is not taken forvexation or delay, but because affiant believes that appellant isprejudiced by the decision appealed from, and by giving bond tothe state of Missouri in such sum as the assignee may require,and with such sureties as he may approve, conditioned thatappellant will prosecute his appeal with due diligence, and payall cost thereon awarded against appellant. If judgment forcosts be rendered against appellant, it shall be against him andhis sureties on the bond. In all other respects appeals shall betaken, certified and proceeded with in the same manner asapplications for a trial de novo from judgments of associatecircuit judges.

(RSMo 1939 § 5760, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 5650; 1919 § 646; 1909 § 919

Effective 1-2-79