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A Missouri homeowner, Sandra, defaults on her deed of trust loan. The trustee initiates a non-judicial foreclosure. Under Missouri law, what is the minimum newspaper publication notice period required before the trustee's sale can be conducted?

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D) 20 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation

Under RSMo § 443.320, before conducting a trustee's sale in Missouri, the trustee must publish notice of the sale for at least 20 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the property is located. This 20-day publication requirement is a key feature of Missouri's non-judicial foreclosure process and is a frequently tested state-specific detail.

Answer Options
A
10 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation
B
30 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation
C
45 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation
D
20 consecutive days in a newspaper of general circulation

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