The court, in any action, suit or proceeding, in which service of process is made in the manner provided in sections 375.256 to 375.301, may, in its discretion, order such postponement as the court shall deem necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of section 375.281 and to defend the action, suit or proceeding.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.286
Postponement of action permitted, when
Known as the Insurance Producers Act
The act spans §§ 375–375 (383 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 1967; (L. 1951 p. 276 § 375.166, A.L. 1967 p. 516)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.