509.050. Pleading, setting forth claim for relief, contents — demand for dollar amount not permitted, exception — discovery used to determine total damages, use in trial prohibited. — 1. A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, crossclaim or third-party claim shall contain:
(1) A short and plain statement of the facts showing that the pleader is entitled to relief; and
(2) A demand for judgment for the relief to which he deems himself entitled. The prayer for relief need not include a request for prejudgment interest otherwise properly allowable under subsection 2 of section 408.040.
2. A party may discover the total damages being claimed. The response to such discovery shall not be used at trial by opposing parties for any purpose.
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(L. 1943 p. 353 § 36, A.L. 1987 H.B. 700, A.L. 1993 S.B. 88)
CROSS REFERENCE:
Medical and health care providers, malpractice sections, Chap. 538; 509.050 not applicable, 538.300