Mo. Rev. Stat. § 527.240
527.240 Proceedings to conform to the rules in civil practice.
527.240. Proceedings to conform to the rules in civil practice. — All proceedings had under sections 527.190 to 527.250 , inclusive, shall conform, when not otherwise expressly provided, as near as may be to the rules and practice in civil cases.
(RSMo 1939 § 1694) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1530; 1919 § 1980; 1909 § 2544