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Question 1

Rule 12(b): Dismissal

Answer 1

A defendant may motion for dismissal on the grounds of
1. Lack of subject-matter jurisdiction
2. Lack of personal jurisdiction
3. Improper venue
4. Insufficient process
5. Insufficient service of process
6. Failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted
7. Failure to join a party

Question 2

Full Faith and Credit Clause: US Constitution art IV, §1

Answer 2

State courts are obligated to carry out the valid judgments of other states’ courts

Question 3

Rule 12(b): Motions to Dismiss

Answer 3

A defendant may motion for dismissal on the grounds of
1. Lack of subject-matter jurisdiction
2. Lack of personal jurisdiction
3. Improper venue
4. Insufficient process
5. Insufficient service of process
6. Failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted
7. Failure to join a party

Question 4

Due Process: Amend XIV, §1

Answer 4

• States cannot enforce a law depriving a citizen of their liberties unless there has been due process
• Due process: individuals must be treated fairly and in accordance with existing judicial rules and procedures)