When the court or jury finds that a party not in possession of the property is entitled to possession of the property, the value of the property shall be determined and damages for the taking, detention or injury may be assessed. The judgment shall be against the party and the party's sureties for the return of the property or the value of the property, at the election of the party entitled to possession, and for damages assessed for the taking, detention or injury.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 99.12
Committee Note-1981
The sources are prior Rules 99.11, 99.12, 99.13 and 99.14.
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