Rule 84.11.Notice, Service of.

Part II · Rule 84: Procedure in All Appellate Courts · Last amended July 1, 2010 · Last verified July 22, 2026

In one sentenceRule 84.11 requires that notice to an adverse party in an appellate proceeding be given in writing or electronically as provided in Rule 43.01, unless another rule expressly sets out a different method.

Full Text of Rule 84.11

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Except where otherwise expressly provided, service of notice upon the adverse party shall be by written or electonic notice served as provided in Rule 43.01.

Amendment History

Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Amended Sept. 11, 1990, eff. July 1, 1991; Amended Sept. 28, 1993, eff. Jan. 1, 1994. Amended Dec. 22, 2009, eff. July 1, 2010.

Plain-English Summary

Rule 84.11 is a short default rule: except where another rule expressly provides otherwise, notice to an adverse party in an appellate proceeding must be given in writing or electronically, served as Rule 43.01 describes. It functions as the general fallback for notice under Rule 84, filling gaps where a more specific rule — like the service provisions in Rule 84.026 — doesn’t already control.

Frequently Asked Questions

How must notice be served on an opposing party in an appeal?

In writing or electronically, served as provided in Rule 43.01.

Does another rule ever override this one?

Yes, whenever a rule expressly provides a different method of notice, that rule controls instead.

Is electronic notice acceptable under this rule?

Yes, the rule expressly allows written or electronic notice.

Does this rule govern service of the notice of appeal itself?

No, that’s addressed by the initial-filing service rules in Rule 84.026; this is the general notice rule for other matters.

Who is responsible for giving the notice this rule requires?

Whichever party is required to give notice under the specific applicable rule.

Source & verification. Rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Missouri State & Federal Court Rules, adopted by the Supreme Court of Missouri. Last verified July 22, 2026. · Official source

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