In Pro Per
Rule 12 - Getting Things Thrown Out

Rule 12 deals with Getting Stuff Thrown Out.

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Rule 12 is what attorneys will use to knock you out of the water before the ink dries on your lawsuit, so that is why it is important to know Rule 12, so you know what your opposition plans to use against you.

Rule 12 is comprehensive and extensive, so you'll need to do more research. Below is a snapshot of the rules to give you the gist.

PART B or what legal types call FRCP§§12(b) Let's call Part B the Lack Of part - because it deals with those things needed for a nice case.

12(b)(1) - lack of SMJ

12(b)(2) - lack of PJ

12(b)(3) - lack of proper venue

12(b)(4) - lack of sufficient process

12(b)(5) - lack of proper service

12(b)(6) - lack of stating a claim on which relief can be granted, which is essentially saying, "Hey Dude, even if everything you say is true, you ain't got a case, so get out of here."

12(b)(7) - lack of proper joinder under Rule 19

PART E or what legal types call FRCP§§12(e)

Part E, the Motion for a More Definite Statement, essentially states,
"I have no idea whtyou are talking about. You must give me more information than that."

PART F or what legal types call FRCP§§12(f)

Part F, the Motion to Strike, essentially states: "Girl, that is scandalous!" and the court may, "Strike that" from the record because it's redundant, scandalous, impertinent, immaterial, or redundant."