Rule 55.04 Technical Forms Not Required in Pleading

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IV. Rule 55.04 Technical Forms Not Required in Pleading

A. Text of Rule

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

B. Historical Note

None.

C. Cross-References

This Rule is the same as § 509.040, RSMo 2000, and is nearly identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(e)(1).

D. Time Constraints

None.

E. Comment

In Detling v. Edelbrock, 671 S.W.2d 265 (Mo. banc 1984), the Court characterized the plaintiff's pleadings as...