§ 84.01 Motions, Pleadings and Other Papers--Signatures, Notice and Service

84.01. Motions, Pleadings and Other Papers--Signatures, Notice and Service

    (a) All motions, suggestions, and pleadings shall be:

        (1) Signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's individual name or by the self-represented party; and

        (2) Filed as provided in Rule 43.02.

    Unless otherwise ordered by the court, suggestions in opposition thereto may be filed within five days after the date of service. No motion shall be argued unless by direction of the court.

    (b) Service of motions, suggestions, and pleadings may be made in any manner permitted by Rule 43.01. Service shall be as provided in Rule 43.01 upon an attorney of record or upon a self-represented party if there is no attorney of record. Proof of service shall be made at the time of filing in the manner provided in Rule 43.01.

    (c) Service of the record on appeal shall be made as provided in Rule 81.12.

    (d) Service of a brief shall be made as provided in Rule 84.05 and, if service is made by electronic mail, shall comply with Rule 84.06.