If answer or motion filed, cause to proceed.

511.220. If the answer or motion is filed within the time solimited, the cause shall proceed as it would have done had thedefendant appeared to the summons and filed his answer or motionto the petition; if not, the judgment shall be made absolute.

(RSMo 1939 § 1252, A. 1949 H.B. 2119)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1086; 1919 § 1537; 1909 § 2106