537.050. In no case shall the right of action of any party injured by the commission of any felony or misdemeanor be deemed or adjudged to be merged in such felony or misdemeanor; but he may recover the amount of damages sustained thereby in an action to be brought before any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.
(RSMo 1939 § 3679)Prior revisions: 1929 § 3289; 1919 § 4240; 1909 § 5447
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