Mo. Rev. Stat. § 106.120

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106.120 Accused to be given time to answer.

Official statutory text

106.120. Accused to be given time to answer. — Upon the appearance of the accused, he shall have reasonable time to answer the impeachment; and when the answer shall be filed, the managers may reply thereto; and when issue shall be joined on any such impeachment, the court or commission shall appoint a time for trial thereof.

(RSMo 1939 § 12842, A.L. 1945 p. 1319 § 12846) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11216; 1919 § 9189; 1909 § 10218

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