Motion to Dismiss
/ˈmoʊʃən tə dɪsˈmɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court to dismiss a case or specific claims within a case, typically on legal grounds such as lack of jurisdiction or failure to state a claim.
The defendant filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Forms
- motions to dismiss
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Commentary
Motions to dismiss must clearly state a legal basis for dismissal; factual disputes are generally inappropriate at this stage.
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