Motion to Dismiss for Insufficient Process or Service: Making the Motion Checklist (Federal)


Summary

This checklist discusses moving to dismiss a federal case for insufficiencies in a summons or improper service of process on a defendant and covers topics such as preanswer motions, required contents in a summons, irregularities in service of process, motion procedure, timing issues, burdens of proof, waiver, and the effect of a dismissal.