Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1005
This is the official text of Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1005, part of Wyoming’s Wyoming Statutes — the complete compiled statutory law of Wyoming, organized into 40+ numbered titles by subject. This particular section falls under Title 1, “Code of Civil Procedure.”
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§ 1-21-1005. Proceedings when defendant fails to appear
Official statutory text
If the defendant does not appear in accordance with a properly served summons the circuit court shall try the action as though he were present. Before proceeding, the plaintiff shall file a complaint in which he relies in order to recover the premises. The complaint must be sustained by proof or the action dismissed.
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