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Missouri Deadline for Filing a Notice of Appeal

Missouri’s rule for filing a notice of appeal requires that it be submitted within 10 days after the judgment or order is entered. That deadline is set by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 81.04(a), which governs the timing for initiating an appeal in civil cases. The 10-day period begins to run from the date the trial court enters the judgment, not from the date it is mailed or received. A party who misses this window loses the right to appeal unless a specific exception applies. The worked example below shows the calculation. For an estimate of the deadline in a particular case, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the deadline rule is set by Mo. R. Civ. P. 81.04(a). The verified packet cites Mo. R. Civ. P. 81.04(a) (https://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/ClerkHandbooksP2RulesOnly.nsf/0/9580a4d35a9f6a6286256ca60052159c).

Missouri deadline: the verified value is 10 days under Mo. R. Civ. P. 81.04(a). The verified packet cites Mo. R. Civ. P. 81.04(a) (https://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/ClerkHandbooksP2RulesOnly.nsf/0/9580a4d35a9f6a6286256ca60052159c).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the deadline calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.