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Rule 55.26 – Motions, Form of

May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Missouri

(a)Written Motion-When Required. An application to the court for an order shall be by motion which, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing, shall state with particularity the grounds therefor, and shall set forth the relief or order sought. The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of the hearing of the motion.
(b)Other Provisions Applicable. The provisions applicable to captions, signing and other matters of form of pleading apply to all motions and other papers provided for by these Rules.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.26

Adopted Jan. 19, 1973, eff. Sept. 1, 1973.

Committee Note – 1974

This is the same as prior Rule 55.30.

Compare: Rule 7(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.