Opinion No. (1985)

Dear Senator Scott:

This letter is in response to your questions asking:

What qualifications may the Supreme Court, by rule, require of corporate sureties that are insurance companies licensed to do business in this state? May insurance companies be required to list all bonds issued by a company throughout the United States?

Article V, Section 5, Missouri Constitution, states:

The supreme court may establish rules relating to practice, procedure and pleading for all courts and administrative tribunals, which shall have the force and effect of law. The rules shall not change substantive rights, or…