Mo. Rev. Stat. § 494.490

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Section 494.490 - Number of jurors - three-fourths or more jurors to return verdict in civil cases - how verdict is signed

In all trials of civil actions before a circuit judge, or an associate circuit judge sitting as a circuit judge, a jury shall consist of twelve persons selected pursuant to sections 494.400 to 494.505, unless all parties agree on a lesser number, but not less than eight, in which case the number of veniremen shall be reduced accordingly. Three-fourths or more jurors may return a lawful verdict. All verdicts shall be signed by each juror who agrees to the verdict.

§ 494.490, RSMo

L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al., A.L. 1996 S.B. 869