Effective – 28 Aug 1949
529.060. Damages recovered. — In case a verdict shall be found for the person suing out such writ, or judgment be given for him on motion to dismiss, or by nihil dicit, or for want of a replication or other pleading, he shall recover his damages and costs, in such manner as he might do in a civil action for a false return, and the same may be levied by execution, as in other cases.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1701, A. 1949 H.B. 2130)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1537; 1919 § 1987; 1909 § 2551