532.320. Answer to return, contents.

Answer to return, contents.

532.320. The party brought before any court, by virtue ofany writ of habeas corpus, may deny the material facts set forthin the return, or allege any fact to show, either that hisdetention or imprisonment is unlawful, or that he is entitled tohis discharge; which allegations or denials shall be on oath.

(RSMo 1939 § 1617, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1453; 1919 § 1903; 1909 § 2468

Effective 1-2-79