Thread by @LynneDMNoble1

Motions to dismiss a hearing can be made on:
1) lack of subject matter jurisdiction ie is the ability of the court to exercise power over a particular type of case. (criminal, civil, family, probate etc)
2)Lack of personal jurisdiction; when u submit a complaint to the ct u

are giving the court jurisdiction over yourself but what of the Defendant? Does the court have jurisdiction over them? Normally the court hears cases where the event complained of occurs or is where the Defendant resides. The rules governing this can be found in the Civil

Procedure Rules (big book cheap off ebay) or in the Criminal Practice Division. If the court does not have personal jurisdiction then make a Motion to Dismiss the case stating your grounds.
3) improper venue = wrong courthouse
4)Insufficient process - not served within time

limits.
5)Failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted so, for example, a claim for harassment must contain all the elements that make up harassment ( look up essential elements of harassment online to find out what they are. Note: the damages need to be included

6) If a party has not been joined as required, the court must order that the person be made a party.
All these are reasons to submit a Motion to Dismiss the case before it gets to hearing. Use them, it saves a lot of time.

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