529.020. Person suing out writ to plead to return. — When any writ of mandamus shall be issued, and return shall be made thereto, the person suing out or prosecuting such writ shall plead to or traverse all or any of the material facts contained in such return.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1697)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1533; 1919 § 1983; 1909 § 2547