533.130. If the plaintiff has not the property inpossession, damages shall be assessed as directed in section533.110, for the taking or detention, or both, as the case maybe, of the property; and judgment shall be rendered against theplaintiff and his sureties for the damages, if any, and for costsof suit.
(RSMo 1939 § 1800)Prior revisions: 1929 § 1636; 1919 § 2084; 1909 § 2649