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A defendant shall file his answer within thirty days after the service of the summons and petition upon him, except where service by mail is had, in which event a defendant shall file his answer within thirty days after the return registered mail receipt, as required by subsection 2 of section 506.160 and subsection 3 ...

If the respondent does not answer within 30 days, the petitioner has the legal right to request a ?default and inquiry? and to schedule a hearing. Before the trial, a copy of the default and inquiry hearing must be sent to the respondent, advising them of the hearing's date, time, and venue.

A defendant shall file an answer within thirty days after the service of the summons and petition, except where service by mail is had, in which event a defendant shall file an answer within thirty days after the acknowledgment of receipt of summons and petition or return registered or certified mail receipt is filed ...

When a civil lawsuit is filed, the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure require that the defendant file an answer within 30 days after service or if the lawsuit is filed in associate circuit court, that the defendant appear on the return date indicated in the court summons.

Satisfaction of Judgment: Once a defendant has paid-off a judgment, this form is used by the person receiving the money or property to let the court know that the judgment has been paid. Do not use this form to satisfy a judgment that contains an ongoing obligation, i.e. child support or maintenance.

A) The Small Claims Division filing fee is $20.50. B) The cost of serving the summons (the official notice to appear in court) to the party you sue is $36.00 for each defendant if service is by the St.