Yes, this is a common answer that is served in these complaints. This would be an acceptable answer for eviction.
Yes, an amended complaint can render a motion to dismiss moot because the amended complaint may address the issues raised in the motion to dismiss, making it unnecessary for the court to rule on the motion.
So long as a court has not ruled on a pending Motion to Dismiss, you may amend your complaint.
A responsive pleading is one that responds to what another party has filed. An answer responds to a complaint. An opposition to a motion to dismiss responds to a motion to dismiss. An affidavit and reply must be filed to a motion to dismiss a case.
The majority of courts generally will not dismiss a complaint at the pleading stag based on affirmative defense, dismissal at this stage may be appropriate when the allegations in the complaint establish the defense.
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You file an answer and file a motion to dismiss, citing a legal reason why the case should be dismissed. Then you ask the court for a hearing so that you can argue your motion.
Go to the Clerk of the Court's office - get a motion form - fill it out - and file it with the Clerk.
Is a Rule 12 (b)(6) motion to dismiss made before answer? or is it mandatory to be made before answering a complaint?
A motion to dismiss is a legal request to end a case early, usually because the plaintiff's complaint is flawed or lacks legal merit. A dispositive motion, on the other hand, seeks to resolve the case by deciding the outcome based on the facts and legal arguments presented, rather than dismissing it outright.
If it is being used as the title of the motion, it is; to wit: Motion to Dismiss. If it is used in the body of the motion, it is permissible to use lower case letters; to wit: "The Defendant files his motion to dismiss and states..."
The plaintiff loses.
A motion is a request to the court to do (or not do) something.Dismiss means to throw out.With prejudice means it can not be brought again.If dismissed without prejudice, it can be brought again at a later time.So, a motion to dismiss with prejudice is a request to the court to throw out the issue and never let it be brought again.