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Rule 12 - Defenses and Objections; When and How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
Rule 12.05 - Motion for More Definite Statement, for Paragraphing and for Separate Statement

Minn. R. Civ. P. 12.05

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Rule 12.05 - Motion for More Definite Statement, for Paragraphing and for Separate Statement

If a pleading to which a responsive pleading is permitted violates the provisions of Rule 10.02, or is so vague and ambiguous that a party cannot reasonably be required to frame a responsive pleading, the party may move for a compliance with Rule 10.02 or for a more definite statement before interposing a responsive pleading. The motion shall point out the defects complained of and the details desired. If the motion is granted and the order of the court is not obeyed within ten days after service of notice of the order or within such other time as the court may fix, the court may strike the pleading to which the motion was directed or make such order as it deems just.

Minn. R. Civ. P. 12.05