Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.09

As amended through October 1, 2024

Rule 55.09 - Failure to Deny, Effect

Specific averments in a pleading to which a responsive pleading is required, other than those as to the amount of damage, are admitted when not denied in the responsive pleadings. Specific averments in a pleading to which no responsive pleading is required shall be taken as denied.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.09

Adopted Jan. 19, 1973, eff. 9/1/1973. Amended June 1, 1993, eff. 1/1/1994.

Committee Note - 1974

This is substantially the same as prior Rule 55.11.

The phrase "or avoided" in the prior rule was deleted because of the change in Rule 55.01 requiring a reply when matters are to be avoided.

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