287.520. Notice--manner of serving.
Notice--manner of serving.
287.520. Any notice required under this chapter shall bedeemed to have been properly given and served when sent byregistered or certified mail properly stamped and addressed tothe person or entity to whom given, at the last known address intime to reach the person or entity in due time to act thereon, orto counsel for that person or entity in like manner. Notice mayalso be given and served in like manner as summons in civilactions.
(RSMo 1939 § 3735, A.L. 1965 p. 397, A.L. 1987 H.B. 564)Prior revision: 1929 § 3345
Effective 8-31-87
(1975) "Last known address" is that place where mail would be most likely to reach a person, that would be their residence. Failure of commission to send notice of award to residence prevented loss of jurisdiction because of 30-day rule in section 287.490. Cagle v. Regal Plastics Company (A.), 522 S.W.2d 7.