Motion to dismiss

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-002241",
  "term": "Motion to dismiss",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A formal request by a party in a lawsuit, asking a court to reject a complaint or parts of it without a trial. The motion argues that the opposing party's claim is legally invalid, even if the factual allegations are assumed to be true. Common grounds for dismissal include failure to state a claim for which the law offers a remedy, lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter, or an expired statute of limitations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/motion-to-dismiss/"
}