Missouri Statutes
§ 534.540 — Proceedings on default of defendant.
Missouri § 534.540
JurisdictionMissouri
Title XXXVISTATUTORY ACTIONS AND TORTS
Ch. 534Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
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Bluebook
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.540 (2026).
Text
In case of a judgment by default, a jury, or the court if no jury be required, shall assess the monthly value of the premises, and the damages and judgment shall be rendered on the verdict accordingly.
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Legislative History
(RSMo 1939 § 2901)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2515; 1919 § 3063; 1909 § 7725
Nearby Sections
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§ 534.010
What entries deemed lawful.§ 534.020
Forcible entry and detainer defined.§ 534.080
Form of summons.§ 534.100
Return of officer.§ 534.120
Failure to prosecute, nonsuit.§ 534.130
Failure of defendant to appear.§ 534.140
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Missouri § 534.540, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mo/534/534.540.