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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 532.170

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

If the place of hearing be within twenty miles of the place of service, the return shall be made within twenty-four hours after service of the writ, and the like time shall be allowed for every additional twenty miles.