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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 534.345

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

In an action pursuant to chapter 441, chapter 524, or this chapter, the court in entering a judgment for possession of the premises shall, if the defendant defaults, send a notice to the party ordered to relinquish possession that a judgment for possession of the premises has been entered against said party, and said party must vacate the premises when the judgment is final.