Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.11

As amended through May 1, 2024
Rule 55.11 - Averments, How Made

All averments of claim or defense shall be made in numbered paragraphs, the contents of each of which shall be limited as far as practicable to a statement of a single set of circumstances; and a paragraph may be referred to by number in all succeeding pleadings. Each claim founded upon a separate transaction or occurrence and each defense other than denials shall be stated in a separate count or defense whenever a separation facilitates the clear presentation of the matters set forth.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.11

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

Committee Note - 1974

This is the same as prior Rule 55.13.

Compare: Rule 10(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.