476.280. Each judge shall, within thirty days after thereceipt of his commission, and before entering upon the duties ofhis office, take the oath prescribed by the constitution of thisstate. A certificate of having taken such oath shall be endorsedupon his commission.
(RSMo 1939 § 1989)Prior revisions: 1929 § 1825; 1919 § 2322; 1909 § 3844