Rule 12-7.11 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Rejection of Filings(a) Pleadings, briefs or documents are to be liberally construed and accepted for ..ling unless their form or content significantly impedes proper review. (b) Pleadings, briefs, or documents that are not in substantial compliance with this Court Operating Rule 12, commission orders, or applicable statutes shall not be ..led. The commission counsel may return pleadings indicating the deficiencies therein and the reasons for not ..ling the same. The mere fact of ..ling shall not waive any failure to comply with these rules, commission orders, or applicable statutes, and the commission may require parties to file amended pleadings, briefs, or related documents or entertain appropriate motions in connection therewith.Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 12-7.11
Approved for publication Aug. 21, 1995. Amended April 21, 2004, Effective 7/1/2004; amended November 19, 2024, effective 1/1/2025.