Mo. Rev. Stat. § 417.290
417.290 Acceptance of deposit does not constitute a sale.
417.290. Acceptance of deposit does not constitute a sale. — The taking or accepting by the owner of any deposit for any purpose upon any vessel registered under sections 417.250 to 417.290 shall not be deemed to constitute a sale of such vessel, either conditional or otherwise, in any proceeding under said sections.
(RSMo 1939 § 15475) Prior revision: 1929 § 14351