Garnishees claiming any allowance in an appellate court must do so on or before a final submission of the cause on briefs. They shall accompany the claim for allowance with a sworn statement of expenditures paid or incurred upon the appeal. A copy of the claim shall be served on the opposing party who shall have ten days thereafter in which to file objections thereto.
Rule 84.21.Allowances to Garnishees.
Part II · Rule 84: Procedure in All Appellate Courts · Last amended January 1, 1980 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceRule 84.21 lets a garnishee claim an allowance for appeal-related expenses in the appellate court, requires the claim to be filed with a sworn statement of expenditures on or before final submission on briefs, and gives the opposing party ten days to object.
Full Text of Rule 84.21
Amendment History
Adopted June 13, 1979, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Amended July 27, 1979.
Plain-English Summary
A garnishee who has incurred expenses in connection with an appeal can seek reimbursement under Rule 84.21. The claim must be made on or before final submission of the cause on briefs, and it must be accompanied by a sworn statement of the expenditures paid or incurred on the appeal. The garnishee must serve a copy of the claim on the opposing party.
Once served, the opposing party has ten days to file objections to the claim, giving the other side a real chance to contest the amount or basis for the allowance before the court rules on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can claim an allowance under this rule?
A garnishee in the appeal.
By when must the claim be filed?
On or before final submission of the cause on briefs.
What must accompany the claim?
A sworn statement of the expenditures paid or incurred on the appeal.
Can the opposing party contest the claim?
Yes, within ten days after being served with a copy of the claim.
What happens if the garnishee misses the submission deadline?
The rule requires the claim to be made on or before final submission; it doesn’t provide for a later claim.
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
Also known as: garnishee allowance on appeal Missourigarnishment expenses appellate claimsworn statement of garnishee expendituresallowance claim before final submission