Mo. Rev. Stat. § 446.060

Such judge shall, on the day appointed, proceed to the place designated, and there, in the presence of the county surveyor, examine the witnesses summoned, and others attending, touching the existence or situation of such destroyed or obliterated corners, or any other matter in relation to the entry or survey of such lands, or of the corners or boundaries of any adjoining lands, when the same may be necessary or conducive to the accomplishment of the object of the application.