Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Does a partial response to pleadings act as waiver or estoppel of trying to claim more definitive pleading? Example: Other side claims that my pleading is not definitive enough to answer but then go on to state that they adamantly deny what is being pleaded as untrue...can they have it both ways?


Asked on 1/18/13, 9:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

It is possible to contest a pleading as too generalized, answer what you think is being alleged, and still prevent the first party from having the court take a broader interpretation of the allegation(s). You might consider amending your pleadings. You might also follow up with interrogatories or requests for admission.

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Answered on 1/18/13, 1:32 pm


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