Payment contingent upon payment from third party, not a defense to ...
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 431.183
in effect431.183. Payment contingent upon payment from third party, not a defense to enforcement of lien. — Any provision in a contract, agreement or understanding that provides that a payment from a contractor to a subcontractor, trade contractor, specialty contractor or supplier is contingent or conditioned upon receipt of a payment from any other private party, including a private owner, is no defense to a claim to enforce a mechanic's lien pursuant to the provisions of chapter 429 .
(L. 1995 S.B. 93)
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