Resources to help counsel move for dismissal in federal civil litigation.
Parties use motions to dismiss to ask the court to eliminate some or all claims in a case during the pleadings stage of a lawsuit. Motions to dismiss can accelerate the resolution of a claim or lawsuit, promote efficiency, and conserve judicial resources.
The resources in Motion to Dismiss in Federal Court Toolkit provide guidance on preparing and filing motions to dismiss in federal civil litigation on several grounds, including: