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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Smith v. Thomas, 210 S.W.3d 241 (2006)

Citation
Smith v. Thomas, 210 S.W.3d 241 (2006)
Parent Document
Smith v. Thomas, 210 S.W.3d 241 (2006)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
2006-10-03

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41 S.W.3d 885, 887 (Mo. banc 2001). While Section 517.031.1 requires the plaintiff to file a written petition, pursuant to Section 517.031.2, a defendant is not required to file an answer. “The allegations are deemed to be denied, without the need for a responsive pleading, and the issues for trial are framed by the petition....” Id.