Motion searches record.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 509.350
in effect509.350. Motion searches record. — Upon motion directed to an answer or reply, substantial defects in all prior pleadings may be considered and judgment rendered against the party who has first failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted or to state a legal defense to a claim.
(L. 1943 p. 353 § 67)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=509.350Fetched: 10/17/2026