Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

There is not an absolute requirement. But, one usually does, to make it clear what is being responded to. Otherwise, the Plaintiff may be able to get partial summary judgment as to any allegation not denied. If you make blanket denial, as to anyting not specifically admitted, you might avoid this pitfall. You can then go through and make specific denials and admissions. If the Plaintiif make count one paragraphs 1-5, for example, count two paragraphs 6-8, etc. As long as you go through an deny or admit paragraph by paragraph, you might still be okay. Missouri allows limited represetnation. You might hire an attorney to assist you in drarfting your Answer, even though they will not be representing you in court.

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