Missouri § 375.271 - Plaintiff entitled to default judgment, when.
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§ 375.271. Plaintiff entitled to default judgment, when.
No plaintiff shall be entitled to a judgment against the defendant by default under this section until after the expiration of forty-five days from the date of service of summons with copy of plaintiff's petition thereto attached upon the director of the department of commerce and insurance, his deputy or chief clerk as provided in section 375.261, or upon either of the persons referred to in section 375.266.
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(L. 1951 p. 276 § 375.163, A.L. 1967 p. 516)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 375.271
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 375.271 cover?
Section 375.271 ("Plaintiff entitled to default judgment, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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