Missouri Laws 527.170 – Costs in suits to determine interest and quiet title
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 527.170
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
If the defendant or defendants in suits brought under the provisions of sections 527.150 and 527.160 shall make default, or appearing, shall by answer admit the fact as stated in the petition and consent to judgment as prayed for, the plaintiff shall be adjudged to pay all costs of the suit.