Terms Used In Missouri Laws 521.550

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

Any judgment rendered against any defendant after such defense, without personal service on the defendant, or his appearance to the action, shall bind only the property and effects attached, and execution shall issue only in the manner provided by law upon other judgments entered by default, on proof of publication of notice.