Terms Used In Missouri Laws 470.120

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

If, after the issues are tried, it appear from the facts that the state hath good title to the lands and tenements described in the information, or any part thereof, judgment shall be rendered that the state be seized thereof and recover costs against the defendant.