Effective 28 Aug 1939
534.540. Proceedings on default of defendant. — In case of a judgment by default, a jury, or the court if no jury be required, shall assess the monthly value of the premises, and the damages and judgment shall be rendered on the verdict accordingly.
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(RSMo 1939 § 2901)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2515; 1919 § 3063; 1909 § 7725