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In U.S. federal courts, the defense is set forth at [[Federal Rules of Civil Procedure]], Rule 12(b)(6). |
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Revision as of 20:41, 11 October 2011
Definition
Failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted is a defense to a legal claim. It means that the claimant failed to present sufficient facts which, if taken as true, would indicate that a violation of law had occurred or that the claimant was entitled to a legal remedy.
Overview
In U.S. federal courts, the defense is set forth at Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 12(b)(6).