No setoff or counterclaim to be pleaded in trial de novo, when.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 512.290
in effect512.290. No setoff or counterclaim to be pleaded in trial de novo, when. — In cases wherein the summons shall be personally served on the defendant, no setoff nor counterclaim shall be pleaded in the trial de novo proceedings that was not pleaded before the associate circuit judge.
(RSMo 1939 § 2745, A.L. 1945 p. 765 § 140, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2359; 1919 § 2909; 1909 § 7586 Effective 1-02-79
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