Section 517.131 – Default judgment, when entered.
Effective – 28 Aug 1988 517.131. Default judgment, when entered. — A default judgment may be entered in favor of a party filing a claim upon appearance by such party in person or by attorney upon written oath made by such party or upon such evidence as may be determined by the judge when the […]
Section 517.041 – Summons, how served.
Effective – 28 Aug 2009 517.041. Summons, how served. — 1. The process in all cases shall be a summons with a copy of the petition of the plaintiff attached, directed to the sheriff or other proper person for service on the defendant. The summons shall command the defendant to appear before the court on […]
Section 517.051 – When case to be tried.
Effective – 01 Jan 1987 517.051. When case to be tried. — Every case shall be tried upon the return date of the summons, when the summons has been duly and timely served, or on a date to which the case has been continued. ——– (L. 1985 S.B. 5, et al.) Effective 1-01-87
Section 517.061 – Change of venue and change of judge, when — how filed.
Effective – 28 Aug 1988 517.061. Change of venue and change of judge, when — how filed. — Change of venue and change of judge shall be for the same reasons and in the same manner as provided in the rules of civil procedure except that the application shall be filed not later than five […]
Section 517.011 – Applicability of chapter.
Effective – 28 Aug 1993 517.011. Applicability of chapter. — 1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the practice and procedure in civil cases originally filed before associate circuit judges in hearing and determining the following cases or classes of cases: (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, all civil actions and proceedings […]
Section 517.021 – Rules of civil procedure to apply.
Effective – 28 Aug 1988 517.021. Rules of civil procedure to apply. — The rules of civil procedure shall apply to cases or classes of cases to which this chapter is applicable, except where otherwise provided by law. ——– (L. 1985 S.B. 5, et al., A.L. 1988 H.B. 1660)
Section 517.031 – Petition required, form — affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, filing — extension of filing, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 1988 517.031. Petition required, form — affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims, filing — extension of filing, when. — 1. The plaintiff shall file a written petition containing the facts upon which the claim is founded. A copy of any written instrument or account in support of the petition should be attached and […]