Terms Used In Missouri Laws 511.090

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Such statement and affidavits shall be filed, and the court shall render judgment for the amount confessed, and cause the same to be entered upon the records, first being satisfied of the identity of the defendant, if present, or, if not present, that he executed the same in writing, and made the affidavit herein required.