Opinion No. 107-78 (1978)

Dear Mr. Kempton:

This letter is in response to your question asking:

"When an action pursuant to Section 195.145 RSMo. is determined in favor of the Respondent and the costs of storage are taxed against the State of Missouri, who is liable for the costs incurred during the pendency of the action for storage of the automobile which is the subject of the action?"

You further state:

"On February 24, 1977, an automobile was seized by two Sedalia Police Officers, John Fillicetti and Ronald Hoskins, in Pettis County, Missouri, pursuant to Chapter 195.145 of the Revised Statutes of the State of…