What defendant may plead.

522.170. The defendant in such action may plead payment ofthe principal sum and interest due by the condition of such bond,before the commencement of such action, although the payment wasnot strictly according to such condition.

(RSMo 1939 § 3264)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 2877; 1919 § 1027; 1909 § 1234