Section 3.32 Effect of Failure to Object

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Failure to pose objections within the time limited by Rule 57.01, or as altered by the court or stipulation, will be considered as a waiver of any right to object thereafter. Combellick v. Rooks, 401 S.W.2d 460, 464 (Mo. banc 1966). In addition, failure to object or seek a protective order will expose the party to a motion for sanctions under Rule 61.01(b) if the interrogatory is not answered. There are at least two cases indicating in dicta that the trial court has authority to sustain a motion for leave...