Part 10 · Pleadings

Rule 10-30. Motion To Dismiss; Grounds

Amended January 1, 2026 (current) Contains Deadlines

(a) A motion to dismiss shall be used to assert:

(1) lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter; (2) lack of jurisdiction over the person; (3) insufficiency of process; and (4) insufficiency of service of process.

(b) Any defendant, wishing to contest the court's jurisdiction, shall do so by filing a motion to dismiss within thirty days of the filing of an appearance.

(c) This motion shall always be filed with a supporting memorandum of law and, where appropriate, with supporting affidavits as to facts not apparent on the record.

Committee Notes

(Amended June 30, 2003, to take effect Jan. 1, 2004; amended June 14, 2013, to take effect Jan. 1, 2014.) (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 142.) (Amended June 30, 2003, to