Stull v. Johnson

HYDE, Judge.

Plaintiff obtained a decree (entered May 16, 1952) quieting title to land in St. Louis County, based on an order of publication. On April 2, 1954, the named defendants filed an entry of appearance and a motion to set aside judgment in accordance with Section 527.220. Statutory references are to RSMo and V.A.M.S. Upon motions of plaintiff, subsequent purchasers and mortgagees, defendants’ motion to set aside judgment was dismissed without prejudice on the ground that Section 527.220 does not apply; and defendants have appealed.

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