A Defendant Is Allowed to File a Motion to Dismiss

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Multiple Choice

A defendant is allowed to file a motion to dismiss a plaintiff's complaint for the purpose of claiming which of the following:

• A) the court does not have jurisdiction over the subject matter
• B) the court does not have jurisdiction over the defendant
• C) there was not proper service of the complaint
• D) the plaintiff failed to state a claim for which the law provides a remedy
• E) all of the other choices are possibilities

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