Rule 84.17 - Post-Opinion Motions (a) Post-disposition motions. In addition to an application for transfer under Rule 83, any party may file the following post-disposition motions: (1) A motion for rehearing. The motion shall briefly and distinctly state the grounds upon which rehearing is sought.
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(a) Proceedings on petitions for original remedial writs shall be as prescribed in these Rules 84.22 through 84.26 and in Rules 91 through 98 as applicable. Petitions for original remedial writs shall be accompanied by a docket fee in the amount specified by Rule 81.04(d).
Missouri Supreme Court Rule 84.04(d) provides that appellate briefs must contain "points relied on,"3 the purpose of which is to inform the court and the party-opponent of the specific issues of the case.
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Cases may be set for argument and submission in such order as the court deems advisable. Appellate review of cases appealed under section 188.028.
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(a) Time of Filing. Within 60 days after the date on which the record on appeal is filed with the clerk of the appellate court, the appellant shall file the appellant's brief. Within 30 days after the filing of appellant's brief, respondent shall file respondent's brief.
DEPOSITIONS UPON WRITTEN. QUESTIONS. (a) Use of Written Questions: A party may make an application to the Court to take a deposition, otherwise au- thorized under Rule 81, 82, or 83, upon written questions rather than oral examination.
Under Rule 13.01, an eligible student may appear in court or before an administrative tribunal in Missouri on behalf of any person who is: (1) Indigent, or (2) a client represented by a clinic chartered by an American Bar Association approved law school, if the person on whose behalf the student is appearing has ...
Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 17 permits a judge or judicial circuit to encourage litigants to consider alternative dispute resolution procedures to settle cases. The Missouri Bar maintains a list of neutrals.
Every civil action shall be prosecuted in the name of the real party in interest, but an executor, administrator, guardian, trustee of an express trust, a party with whom or in whose name a contract has been made for the benefit of another and a party authorized by statute may sue in their own names in such ...
In Missouri, however, summary judgment is governed under Rule 74.04. Summary judgment is appropriate only when (1) there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact, and (2) the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
In addition to Rule 29.15, Missouri Supreme Court Rule 91 gives prisoners a right to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus before the state courts.
(a) Scope. Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court, any party may serve upon any other party no more than 25 written interrogatories, including all discrete subparts. Interrogatories may relate to any matter that can be inquired into under Rule 56.01.
Any person who without adequate excuse fails to obey a subpoena served upon the person may be held in contempt of the court in which the civil action is pending.
The trial court retains control over judgments during the thirty-day period after entry of judgment and may, after giving the parties an opportunity to be heard and for good cause, vacate, reopen, correct, amend, or modify its judgment within that time.
Rule 67.02 - Voluntary Dismissal-Effect of (a) Except as provided in Rule 52, a civil action may be dismissed by the plaintiff without order of the court anytime: (1) Prior to the swearing of the jury panel for the voir dire examination, or (2) In cases tried without a jury, prior to the introduction of evidence at the ...
No action or proceeding is open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for.
Rule 30.01 - Right to and Manner of Appeal (a) Right to Appeal. After the rendition of final judgment in a criminal case, every party shall be entitled to any appeal permitted by law. Appeals may be taken as provided in Rule 81.04 and Rule 81.08. (b) Jointly or Separately.
(A) In a manner agreed to by the state and the defendant, or (B) By the party making disclosure notifying opposing counsel that the material and information may be inspected, obtained, tested, copied, or photographed at a specified time and place, or (c) By the party making disclosure providing opposing counsel a copy ...
Rule 51.05 - Change of Judge-Procedure (a) A change of judge shall be ordered in any civil action upon the timely filing of a written application therefor by a party.
Security other than a bond, such as a letter of credit or the posting of other property, may be approved only for good cause shown and after notice and hearing. Rule 81.09(b).
(d) When Set Aside. Upon motion stating facts constituting a meritorious defense and for good cause shown, an interlocutory order of default or a default judgment may be set aside. The motion shall be made within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the entry of the default judgment.
Rule 4-5.5(a) applies to unauthorized practice of law by a lawyer, whether through the lawyer's direct action or by the lawyer assisting another person. For example, a lawyer may not assist a person in practicing law in violation of the rules governing professional conduct in that person's jurisdiction.
Criminal Contempt. (a) Disposition After Notice. Any person who commits criminal contempt may be punished for that contempt after prosecution on notice.
Under Rule 64, a court may issue a writ or order for the seizure of property in order to secure the satisfaction of a judgment, to preserve the property, or for other reasons.
Rule 86 - Harmless Error. Unless justice requires otherwise, an error in admitting or excluding evidence-or any other error by the court or a party-is not grounds for granting relief under Rule 83, or for vacating, modifying, or otherwise disturbing a judgment or order.