Recognizance forfeited on failure to prosecute appeal.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.120
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542.120. Recognizance forfeited on failure to prosecute appeal. — When any person shall have taken an appeal, under the provisions of sections 542.020 to 542.140 , and fails to appear, the court shall forfeit his recognizance, and order it to be prosecuted, unless reasonable excuse for the default be shown. (RSMo 1939 § 3803) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3413; 1919 § 3758; 1909 § 4966
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