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# O.C.G.A. § 9-11-119. Form of motion to dismiss, presenting defense of failure to state a claim.

IN THE COURT OF COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

A.B., )

Plaintiff )

)

v. ) Civil action

) File no.

C.D., )

Defendant )

MOTION TO DISMISS

The defendant moves the court as follows:

1.

To dismiss the action because the complaint fails to state a claim against defendant upon which relief can be granted.

2.

(Additional defenses under subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-12.)

Attorney for defendant Address NOTICE OF MOTION

To:

Attorney for plaintiff

Please take notice that the undersigned will bring the above motion on for hearing before this court at , on the day of , , at : .M. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard. Attorney for defendant Address

## History

Ga. L. 1966, p. 609, § 121; Ga. L. 1980, p. 649, § 14; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 9.