429.180. Pleadings as in other civil cases. - Missouri Statutes

Pleadings as in other civil cases.

429.180. The pleadings, practice, process and otherproceedings in cases arising under sections 429.010 to 429.340shall be the same as in ordinary civil actions and proceedings incircuit courts, except as herein otherwise provided. Thepetition, among other things, shall allege the facts necessaryfor securing a lien under said sections, and shall contain adescription of the property charged therewith.

(RSMo 1939 § 3554)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3164; 1919 § 7224; 1909 § 8220

(1956) While inaccurate, loose or general descriptions of property against which a lien is claimed have been declared sufficient, the judgment must accurately describe the land subject to the lien. Hertel Electric Co. v. Gabriel (A.), 292 S.W.2d 95.