Subject: Missouri Sample Letter to Clerk — FilinCrosclaimedim and Affirmative Defenses in [Case Name] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Salutation], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request assistance in filing a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in the case of [Case Name] pending before [Court Name], [County], Missouri. In accordance with the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure, I, as the [Plaintiff/Defendant/Intervene], herein referred to as the "Cross-claimant," seek to assert a Cross claim against [Name of the opposing party], the "Cross-defendant," for purposes of seeking relief or asserting a cause of action related to the original lawsuit. The Cross claim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject of the original lawsuit and involves the following claim(s): [briefly describe the claim(s) in one or two sentences, using relevant legal terminology]. Additionally, I hereby file my Affirmative Defenses, which serve as potential defenses against the claims asserted by the opposing party. These defenses aim to contest the potentially applicable causes of action or negate any liability imposed upon the Cross-claimant. I kindly request that the following documents be filed and included in the case record: 1. Cross claim: Enclosed in this letter is the original Cross claim, duly signed and notarized (if required). 2. Affirmative Defenses: Attached, you will find a separate document containing a comprehensive list of Affirmative Defenses, each clearly specified and adequately supported by relevant legal citations where applicable. 3. Certificate of Service: The Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses were served on the opposing party, [Name of the opposing party], via [method of service — certified mail, personal service, etc.], on [date of service]. Kindly provide confirmation of the filing and stamp the enclosed copies with the official court seal. I kindly request that a copy of the filed documents be returned to me via the mailing address provided above or via email at [your email address]. If there are any additional fees required for filing the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, please let me know promptly and provide instructions on the preferred method of payment. Should you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or via email at [your email address]. I would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for your kind cooperation and assistance in this process. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Signature] Enclosures: Cross claimim - Affirmative Defenses - Certificate of Service