510.200. All trials upon the merits shall be conducted in open court. - Missouri Statutes

All trials upon the merits shall be conducted in open court.

510.200. All trials upon the merits shall be conducted inopen court and so far as convenient in the regular courtroom.Trials may be conducted or motions heard outside the county wherepending with the consent of all parties affected thereby.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 90)