Return made, when.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 532.170
in effect532.170. Return made, when. — If the place of hearing be within twenty miles of the place of service, the return shall be made within twenty-four hours after service of the writ, and the like time shall be allowed for every additional twenty miles.
(RSMo 1939 § 1604) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1440; 1919 § 1890; 1909 § 2455
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