A Sample Motion to Dismiss is a legal document that is filed with the court in order to request that a case be dismissed. This motion is often filed by a defendant who wishes to dispute the merits of a case brought against them. The motion will typically include the reasons why the case should be dismissed, such as lack of jurisdiction, insufficient evidence, or procedural errors. There are two types of Sample Motion to Dismiss: a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, and a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim is filed when the plaintiff has not provided enough factual allegations to support their claim. A motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction is filed when the court does not have the authority to hear the case.