Effective - 28 Aug 1995
428.125. Contents of order — remedies — copy of order to be filed. — 1. Any order rendered pursuant to section 428.115 or 428.120 shall clearly state that if the lien claimant fails to appear at the time and place noted, the claim of lien shall be declared void ab initio and released and that the lien claimant shall be ordered to pay the costs incurred by any other party to the proceeding, including reasonable attorney's fees.
2. If, following a hearing on the matter, the court determines that the document at issue is a nonconsensual common law lien, the court shall issue an order declaring the lien void ab initio, releasing the lien and awarding costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
3. If the court determines that the claim of lien is valid, the court shall issue an order so stating and may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
4. A certified copy of any order rendered pursuant to this section shall be filed by the circuit clerk in the office of the appropriate filing officer.
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(L. 1996 S.B. 869 § D-5)