Missouri § 375.286 - Postponement of action permitted, when.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 375.286 — Postponement of action permitted, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 375.286. Postponement of action permitted, when.
The court, in any action, suit or proceeding, in which service of process is made in the manner provided in sections 375.256 to 375.301, may, in its discretion, order such postponement as the court shall deem necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of section 375.281 and to defend the action, suit or proceeding.
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(L. 1951 p. 276 § 375.166, A.L. 1967 p. 516)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 375.286 cover?
Section 375.286 ("Postponement of action permitted, 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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