Missouri Laws 521.630 – When plaintiff shall answer
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 521.630
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
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.