Liable in damages, when.

486.355. A notary public and the surety or sureties on hisbond are liable to the persons involved for all damagesproximately caused by the notary's official misconduct.

(L. 1977 H.B. 513 § 33)

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(1987) Notary public in failing to witness the signing of a bill of sale of business notarized by him may be liable pursuant to this section to plaintiffs for damages for their not being able to enforce a note that was entered into at time of transfer of business where the bill of sale referenced the note. Means v. Clardy, 735 S.W.2d 6 (Mo.App.W.D.).