544.280. The order of conducting the trial or hearing, withrespect to the introduction of the evidence and the examinationof witnesses, shall be the same as governs in the trial ofcriminal cases before circuit judges, as far as practicable.
(RSMo 1939 ยง 3869, A. 1949 H.B. 2141, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)Effective 1-2-79