Effective 28 Aug 1939
521.370. Proceedings where defendant is personally served or appears. — When the defendant is summoned to appear, or shall appear voluntarily, the like proceedings shall be had between him and the plaintiff as in ordinary actions commenced by summons, and a general judgment may be rendered for or against the defendant.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1477)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1313; 1919 § 1764; 1909 § 2333