motion to dismiss
Lawsuit termination plea
A motion to dismiss is a formal request asking a court to throw out a case before trial.
The moving party argues the case has fatal defects—lack of jurisdiction, failure to state a valid claim, or procedural problems that can't be cured.
The defense filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the statute of limitations had expired.
If granted, the case ends without reaching the merits.
- standingPosition, physical or social
- demurrerPlea questioning claim's adequacy
- summary judgmentCourt ruling without trial
- fileStored collection of data
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
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