If cause of action be denied under oath, plaintiff must prove.

521.610. If the petition deny the cause of action on whichthe judgment was rendered, and be verified by the oath of thepetitioner, the plaintiff shall be required to prove the same,and in default thereof, it shall be adjudged that the debt anddamages, or damages, are disproved and avoided.

(RSMo 1939 ยง 1499)

Prior revisions: 1929 ยง 1335; 1919 ยง 1786; 1909 ยง 2355