Summons may be directed to whom--how served.

528.490. Upon the filing of such petition, the clerk shallissue a summons, directed to the sheriff of each county in thisstate in which any defendant resides, with a copy of thepetition, which shall be served as in ordinary civil cases.

(RSMo 1939 § 1757)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1593; 1919 § 2041; 1909 § 2605