Mo. Rev. Stat. § 547.140
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
If the court in which the judgment was rendered, or the judge thereof, refuse such order, he shall nevertheless suspend the execution of the judgment, except as to fine and costs, if necessary, to allow sufficient time to make application to the supreme court, or a judge thereof, for such order.
§ 547.140, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 4133