Mo. Rev. Stat. § 508.011
508.011 Change of venue, state statute prevails if in conflict with supreme court ...
508.011. Change of venue, state statute prevails if in conflict with supreme court rules. — To the extent that rule 51.03 of the Missouri rules of civil procedure contradicts any provision of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail regarding any tort claim.
(L. 2005 H.B. 393) CROSS REFERENCE: Applicability of statute changes to cases filed after August 28, 2005, 538.305