Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Missouri

You might as e\well ask a doctor how to stitch up a gash. You answer in kind to how the petition was plead. What that means is part of what one learns in law school. In basic terms you answer the petition numbered paragraph by numbered paragraph. Of course, you need to address any affirmative defenses or counter or cross claims you have. If you want to proceed Pro Se (without an attorney at court) you might be able to hire one to help you draft your Pro Se Answser.

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