An application to the court for an order shall be by motion that, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall bemade in writing, shall state with particularity the grounds therefor, and shall set forth the relief or order sought. Theprovisions of other rules related to matters of form of pleading apply to all motions and other filings provided forby these Rules. The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of the hearing of themotion.
Mo. R. Civ. P. 55.26
Committee Note - 1974
This is the same as prior Rule 55.30.
Compare: Rule 7(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.