Mo. Rev. Stat. § 106.150

Proceedings ex parte

Effective: 28 Aug 1945; (RSMo 1939 § 12845, A.L. 1945 p. 1319 § 12849); Prior revisions: 1929 § 11219; 1919 § 9192; 1909 § 10221

If the accused shall not appear after being notified, or, after appearing shall fail to answer, the court or commission may proceed ex parte.

Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.