Mo. Rev. Stat. § 522.270
The like proceedings to ascertain such damages shall be had upon such writ as herein provided in the first instance; and if the plaintiff recover, judgment shall be rendered that the plaintiff have execution to collect the amount of damages assessed and costs.
(RSMo 1939 § 3274)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2887; 1919 § 1037; 1909 § 1244