Mo. Rev. Stat. § 443.210
443.210 Proceedings to be as in civil actions.
443.210. Proceedings to be as in civil actions. — The issue, service and return of summons and executions, and all proceedings under sections 443.010 to 443.440 , shall be subject to and governed by the law regulating proceedings in civil suits, except as otherwise herein provided.
(RSMo 1939 § 3455) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3068; 1919 § 2227; 1909 § 2834