Rule 55.11 Averments, How Made

• Library: Civil Procedure (2007 Ed. + 2013 Supp)

XI. Rule 55.11 Averments, How Made

A. Text of Rule

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.

B. Historical Note

None.

C. Cross-References

This Rule is the same as § 509.120, RSMo 2000, and is identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 10(b).

D. Time Constraints

None.

E. Comment

Rule 55.11 indicates how the pleading should be organized. Each claim based on a separate transaction or...