Missouri § 525.170 Judgment by default, how rendered final — extent and effect of against garnishee.

Missouri Statutes

§ 525.170 — Judgment by default, how rendered final — extent and effect of against garnishee.

Missouri § 525.170

Title XXXVISTATUTORY ACTIONS AND TORTS

Ch. 525Garnishments

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 525.170 (2026).

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Such judgment by default may be proceeded on to final judgment, in like manner as in case of defendants in other civil actions; but no final judgment shall be rendered against the garnishee until there shall be final judgment against the defendant, and in no case for a greater amount than the amount sworn to by the plaintiff, with interest and costs, or for a greater amount than the garnishee shall appear to be liable for to the defendant.

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Such judgment by default may be proceeded on to final judgment, in like manner as in case of defendants in other civil actions; but no final judgment shall be rendered against the garnishee until there shall be final judgment against the defendant, and in no case for a greater amount than the amount sworn to by the plaintiff, with interest and costs, or for a greater amount than the garnishee shall appear to be liable for to the defendant.