Mo. Rev. Stat. § 49.490
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
If any person commit any waste, trespass or other injury in or upon any county buildings or other property belonging to any county, he shall forfeit and pay, to the use of the county, fourfold damages, to be recovered in the name of the county, in such form of action as individuals may maintain for like injuries to their property.
§ 49.490, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 13731