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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 429.220

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Judgment by default shall be rendered against every defendant who, after being summoned or notified according to law, shall not appear and plead within the time allowed in ordinary civil actions.