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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 517

Citation
Section 517
Parent Document
Rahman v. Matador Villa Associates, 821 S.W.2d 102 (1991)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1991-12-17

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This statute specifically applies to recovery of possession of rented property and prescribes what pleading shall be required. The procedure outlined in § 535.020 does not require a compulsory counterclaim. Chapter 517 does not compel counterclaims although it permits them to be filed if done so in writing. Section 517.031.2, RSMo 1986. Because the statutes describe the pleading requirements and Rule 41.01(f) defers to these statutes, appellant was not required by Rule 55.32(a) to file a counterclaim. The dismissal is erroneous and is reversed.