Motion to Transfer Venue
A request to move a case to another federal district or division.
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Motion to Remand to State Court
A motion asking a federal court to send a removed case back to the state court it came from.
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Answer
The defendant’s responsive pleading. It admits or denies the allegations of the complaint and states any defenses.
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Affirmative Defenses
Defenses that defeat or reduce a claim even if the plaintiff’s allegations are true. Rule 8(c)(1) lists examples such as statute of limitations, res judicata, release, payment and waiver.
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Third-Party Complaint (Impleader)
A defending party brings in a nonparty who is or may be liable to it for all or part of the claim against it.
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Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
A motion arguing the court has no power to hear this type of case.
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Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
A motion arguing the court has no authority over the defendant.
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Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue
A motion arguing the case was filed in the wrong district or division.
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Motion to Dismiss for Insufficient Service of Process
A motion challenging the way the summons and complaint were delivered.
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Motion to Dismiss for Insufficient Process
A motion challenging a defect in the summons itself.