Mo. R. Civ. P. 70.03
As amended through May 1, 2024
Counsel shall make specific objections to instructions considered erroneous. No party may assign as error the giving or failure to give instructions unless that party objects thereto on the record during the instructions conference, stating distinctly the matter objected to and th e grounds of the objection. The objections must also be raised in the motion for new trial in accordance with Rule 78.07.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 70.03