Part 55 · Pleadings, Motions, and Hearings

Rule 55.14. Partnership Deemed Confessed, Unless Denied

Amended September 1, 1973 (current)

When parties sue or are sued as a partnership, and the names of the partners are set forth in the petition or counterclaim, the existence of the partnership shall be deemed confessed unless it be denied by specific negative averment, which shall include such supporting particulars as are peculiarly within the pleader's knowledge.

Committee Notes

This is the same as prior Rule 55.16