Mo. Rev. Stat. § 525.170
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Such judgment by default may be proceeded on to final judgment, in like manner as in case of defendants in other civil actions; but no final judgment shall be rendered against the garnishee until there shall be final judgment against the defendant, and in no case for a greater amount than the amount sworn to by the plaintiff, with interest and costs, or for a greater amount than the garnishee shall appear to be liable for to the defendant.
§ 525.170, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 1576