Rule 55.17 Official Documents or Acts—Form of Pleading

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XVII. Rule 55.17 Official Documents or Acts—Form of Pleading

A. Text of Rule

In pleading an official document or official act it is sufficient to aver that the document was issued or that the act was done in compliance with law.

B. Historical Note

None.

C. Cross-References

This Rule is the same as § 509.180, RSMo 2000. It is nearly identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(d).

D. Time Constraints

None.

E. Comment

An official act is "[o]ne done by an officer in his official capacity under color and...