Finnegan v. Old Republic Title Co. of St. Louis, Inc.

MARY R. RUSSELL, Judge.

These cases present the issue of whether section 486.350, RSMo Supp.2007, 1 re quires a notary public to both notarize a signature and record that act in a notary journal before charging a $2 fee.

Plaintiffs 2 appeal after judgment was entered against them on their claims against three title companies 3 (collectively “Defendants”) for alleged overcharges of notary public fees under section 486.350. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Mo. Const, art. V sec. 10, as these cases were transferred after dispositions by the court of appeals. This Court reverses, and the…