521.630. When plaintiff shall answer. — When any such petition shall be exhibited, the plaintiff, being served with a copy and notice as aforesaid, shall appear and answer the same; and on his failure to do so, the petition shall be taken to be true, and judgment rendered accordingly.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1501)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1337; 1919 § 1788; 1909 § 2357