Terms Used In Missouri Laws 375.640

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Director: the director of the department of commerce and insurance. See Missouri Laws 375.001
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020

If the director shall apply, either at the time of or after the filing of the petition referred to in section 375.570, the court may, if the court deems it necessary, authorize him or a special deputy appointed for such purpose to temporarily take charge of the property of the defendant and to receive its premiums and other income until a final decree is rendered.