506.375. Dismissal of action, when. - Missouri Statutes

Dismissal of action, when.

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

(1) The allegation of indigency is untrue;

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

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

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