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Rule 55 - Pleading, Motions, And Hearings
Rule 55.04 - Technical Forms Not Required in Pleading

Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.04

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Rule 55.04 - Technical Forms Not Required in Pleading

Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise and direct. No technical forms of pleading or motions are required.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.04

Adopted Jan. 19, 1973, eff. 9/1/1973.

Committee Note - 1974

This is the same as prior Rule 55.05.

Compare: Rule 8(e)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.