Service shall stand instead of demand.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.140
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535.140. Service shall stand instead of demand. — Service of the complaint and summons in such action shall be a sufficient demand of the rent in arrear, and of a reentry on the demised premises. (RSMo 1939 § 2981, A.L. 1997 H.B. 361) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2594; 1919 § 6888; 1909 § 7891
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