Mo. Rev. Stat. § 511.130
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
When there are several defendants in a suit, and some of them appear and plead and others make default, an interlocutory judgment by default may be entered against such as make default, and the cause may proceed against the others; but only one final judgment shall be given in the action.
§ 511.130, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 1243