No party is required to file a responsive pleading. A party may file a response to any pleading or motion at any time prior to, or at commencement of, the hearing on the pleading or motion.
Mo. R. Prac. P. Juv. Ct. & Fam. Ct. 113.03
Comment
A party filing a response to a pleading or motion must effect service of the response upon all parties pursuant to Rule 114.05.
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