Proceedings on default of defendant.

534.540. In case of a judgment by default, a jury, or thecourt if no jury be required, shall assess the monthly value ofthe premises, and the damages and judgment shall be rendered onthe verdict accordingly.

(RSMo 1939 § 2901)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 2515; 1919 § 3063; 1909 § 7725