A motion is an application made to a court or judge for the purpose of obtaining a ruling or order...
motion to dismiss
A motion to dismiss is a motion introduced before trial to attack the action on the basis of insufficiency of the pleading, process, venue, joinder, etc.
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A motion to dismiss is usually filed by the defendant at the beginning of the lawsuit.
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A demurrer is a pleading usually filed by the defendant attacking the legal sufficiency of a...
