Effective - 02 Jan 1979
532.320. Answer to return, contents. — The party brought before any court, by virtue of any writ of habeas corpus, may deny the material facts set forth in the return, or allege any fact to show, either that his detention or imprisonment is unlawful, or that he is entitled to his discharge; which allegations or denials shall be on oath.
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(RSMo 1939 § 1617, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 1453; 1919 § 1903; 1909 § 2468
Effective 1-02-79