diff --git a/tests/test_rules.py b/tests/test_rules.py
index c5c0036f7..d20c96e29 100644
--- a/tests/test_rules.py
+++ b/tests/test_rules.py
@@ -92,11 +92,10 @@ def test_rules_compliance(self):
 
                     # Search for a closing brace.
                     matchClosingBrace = re.search("}", statement)
-                    if numMessage > 0 and matchClosingBrace is not None:
-                        numMessage -= 1
-
                     if isEnum is True and matchClosingBrace is not None:
                         isEnum = False
+                    elif numMessage > 0 and matchClosingBrace is not None:
+                        numMessage -= 1
 
                     if matchComment is not None:
                         if re.search(r"^[ ]\\\bendrules\b$", comment) is not None:
@@ -130,4 +129,4 @@ def test_rules_compliance(self):
                         lineruleCount += 1
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-    unittest.main()
\ No newline at end of file
+    unittest.main()