375.640. If the director shall apply, either at the time ofor after the filing of the petition referred to in section375.570, the court may, if the court deems it necessary,authorize him or a special deputy appointed for such purpose totemporarily take charge of the property of the defendant and toreceive its premiums and other income until a final decree isrendered.
(RSMo 1939 § 6057, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1574)Prior revisions: 1929 § 5946; 1919 § 6354; 1909 § 7084