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Rule 54 - Issuance and Service of Summons or Other Process
Rule 54.21 - Time for Service and Return

Mo. R. Civ. P. 54.21

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Rule 54.21 - Time for Service and Return

The officer or other person receiving a summons or other process shall serve the same and make return of service promptly. If the process cannot be served it shall be returned to the court within thirty days after the date of issue with a statement of the reason for the failure to serve the same; provided, however, that the time for service thereof may be extended up to ninety days from the date of issue by order of the court.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 54.21

Adopted Jan. 19, 1973, eff. 9/1/1973.

Committee Note - 1974

This is substantially the same as prior Rule 54.10(d).

Compare: Rule 4(g) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.