Move to Dismiss

A "Motion to Dismiss" is a formal request made to a court by a party, often the defendant, asking to throw out a case before it goes to trial. This motion argues that even if all the facts presented by the other party are true, there are legal reasons the case should not proceed—like lack of evidence, jurisdiction issues, or failure to state a claim. If granted, the case is dismissed, meaning it is resolved without a trial. This process helps ensure that only valid legal claims are heard in court.