Mo. R. Civ. P. 91.11
If a person filing an answer has the custody of the person for whose benefit the writ was issued, he shall produce such person before the court according to the command of the writ unless the writ directs otherwise. Pending determination of the issues, the court may either commit the restrained person to the custody of the sheriff or make such other orders pertaining to the care or custody as circumstances may require. The person filing an answer may state facts showing that because of sickness or other infirmity the restrained person cannot be brought before the court. Upon making such finding the court may proceed in the absence of such person.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 91.11
Committee Note - 1983
The sources are prior Rules 91.18, 91.22, 91.45 and 91.46.
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