517.132. Written instrument which is basis of claim, counterclaim or cross-claim admissible as evidence, when. - Missouri Statutes

Written instrument which is basis of claim, counterclaim orcross-claim admissible as evidence, when.

517.132. If any suit, setoff, counterclaim or cross claim isbased upon a written instrument purporting to have been executedby the opposite party, and the same or a verified copy is filedwith the court, such instrument shall be admitted in evidence attrial unless the opposing party by responsive pleadings oraffidavit shall deny the execution of the instrument, prior toadmission of the instrument in evidence.

(L. 1985 S.B. 5, et al., A.L. 1988 H.B. 1660)