If there is no suitable ground for that purpose belonging to said county within the limits of the original town known as the established seat of justice, the superintendent shall select a proper piece of ground anywhere within the corporate limits of the town known as the county seat, and may purchase or receive by donation a lot or lots of ground for that purpose, and shall take a good and sufficient deed in fee simple for the same to the county, and shall make report of his proceedings to the county commission and the circuit court at its next sitting.

(RSMo 1939 § 13720, A.L. 1983 S.B. 219)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 12061; 1919 § 9461; 1909 § 3682

Effective 1-1-85