511.340. Performance of judgment, enforcement. - Missouri Statutes

Performance of judgment, enforcement.

511.340. When a judgment requires the performance of anyother act than the payment of money, a certified copy of thejudgment may be served upon the party against whom it is given,and his obedience thereto required. If he neglect or refuse, hemay be punished by the court as for a contempt, by fine orimprisonment, or both, and, if necessary, by sequestration ofproperty.

(RSMo 1939 § 1268)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1102; 1919 § 1553; 1909 § 2122

(1976) Where circuit court reversed and held for naught the impeachment proceedings of city removing the city marshal, the city could not be held in contempt for failure to take affirmative action such as paying the marshal's salary and emoluments due during the period of suspension where these acts were not required specifically in the original judgment. State ex rel. City of Pacific v. Buford (A.), 534 S.W.2d 819.