Difference between revisions of "Rule 12(b)(1)"
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A motion under this rule can be made at any time, as subject matter jurisdiction can and should be raised at any stage of litigation, including for the first time on appeal. | A motion under this rule can be made at any time, as subject matter jurisdiction can and should be raised at any stage of litigation, including for the first time on appeal. | ||
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Revision as of 03:57, February 20, 2008
Rule 12(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides for dismissal of lawsuit in federal court based on lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
A motion under this rule can be made at any time, as subject matter jurisdiction can and should be raised at any stage of litigation, including for the first time on appeal.