521.370. When the defendant is summoned to appear, or shallappear voluntarily, the like proceedings shall be had between himand the plaintiff as in ordinary actions commenced by summons,and a general judgment may be rendered for or against thedefendant.
(RSMo 1939 § 1477)Prior revisions: 1929 § 1313; 1919 § 1764; 1909 § 2333