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Motion To Dismiss Case Study

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WHAT IS A MOTION TO DISMISS?

A Motion to Dismiss is governed by Federal Rule 12. (B). After filing a petition with the court and notifying the defendant of the pending lawsuit. The defendant, or defense lawyer, who work on behalf of the opposing party; will be looking for legal reasons or technicalities to dismiss the plaintiff's the lawsuit. Therefore, after reviewing the pleading or complaint, if the defendant believes that the lawsuit is legally invalid, or there are legitimate grounds to dismiss the case they will file a Motion to Dismiss. The plaintiff must answer all claims or reasons stated in the Motion to Dismiss. If the plaintiff doesn't reply to all allegations; the court will consider it as an admission or that states you are agreeing …show more content…

A civil case alleging discrimination should be filed in Federal District Courts.

• Failure to State the Claim- the plaintiff must provide sufficient facts and clearly, state, prove or indicate that the defendant violated a law(s), and has caused him or her harm. Without clarity or the court will not grant any form of relief, and will not hear the case.

• Failure to File Within a Timely Manner- he EEOC allots the plaintiff 90 days, win or lose, to file a.

• Improper Service-According to the law, a copy of the Summons and Complaint must be delivered to the defendant. However, this is can be done by a registered process server, the sheriff’s department, or a Constable or by an individual over the age of majority, 18 who is not involved in the case.

• A Certificate of Service-Furthermore, the plaintiff must include a Certificate of Service with their ALL documents and responds or a pleading to the defendant and to the Court. COS informs the court that the Defendant received a copy of the document.

• Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction-The court doesn't have jurisdiction, or the authority, to rule on the matter brought before

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