511.110. If the defendant shall fail to file his answer or other pleading within the time prescribed by law or the rules of practice of the court, and serve a copy thereof upon the adverse party, or his attorney, when the same is required, an interlocutory judgment shall be given against him by default.
(RSMo 1939 § 1239)Prior revisions: 1929 § 1073; 1919 § 1524; 1909 § 2093
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