§ 509.400, RSMo Defenses Which May Be Raised By Pleading - Waiver

• Library: Missouri Revised Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: § 509.400, RSMo

All defenses and objections for which there is no provision for the raising of the same by motion shall be raised in the responsive pleading if one is permitted. When no responsive pleading is required the case shall be deemed at issue. If a responsive pleading is required all defenses or objections not raised therein are waived, except failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, or failure to state a legal defense to a claim...