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
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.