While not as common as a contractual release of claims, a contract may contains a covenant not to sue. Despite it being technically different, Missouri courts generally consider a covenant not to sue a release for purposes of determining its legal effect. Montrose Sav. Bank v. Landers, 675 S.W.2d 668, 670-71 (Mo. Ct. App. 1984)….
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Trust Beneficiary Consent, Release, Ratification
A breach of trust is a violation by a trustee of a duty the trustee owes to a beneficiary. See Section 456.10-1001.1, RSMo. In serious cases, a breach of trust can warrant a removal of the trustee or a monetary suit for legal damages. A breach of trust, however, can be cured through beneficiary consent, release…