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In Missouri, most appeals are decided by the Missouri Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Missouri is the court of last resort. Each court has its own rules for how a brief must look and what it must contain.
| Court | Type | Margins | Opening brief | Reply | Appendix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Court of Appeals | Times New Roman 13 pt, 1.5-spaced | 1-inch margins | 15,500 words | 3,875 words | Appendix · A12 |
| Supreme Court of Missouri | Times New Roman 13 pt, 1.5-spaced | 1-inch margins | 31,000 words | 7,750 words | Appendix · A12 |
Rules profiles reviewed September 2026. Court rules change — confirm the current rules with the clerk.
Intermediate appellate court — hears appeals from circuit courts (civil and criminal) and agencies, except matters in Supreme Court's exclusive jurisdiction
TABLE OF CONTENTS · TABLE OF AUTHORITIES · JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT · STATEMENT OF FACTS · POINTS RELIED ON · ARGUMENT · CONCLUSION · Signature block · CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Court of last resort — hears appeals from exclusive appellate jurisdiction (validity of statutes/constitutional provisions, revenue laws, title to state office, death penalty) and cases transferred from the Court of Appeals
TABLE OF CONTENTS · TABLE OF AUTHORITIES · JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT · STATEMENT OF FACTS · POINTS RELIED ON · ARGUMENT · CONCLUSION · Signature block · CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Times New Roman 13 pt, 1.5-spaced; 1-inch margins; opening brief limit 15,500 words.
Appendix: required.
Opening brief: 31,000 words; reply brief: 7,750 words.
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