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§ 386.35 Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.

Current wording, in the annual edition revised as of Oct. 1, 2006.

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49 CFR § 386.35 — Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.. Text current through October 22, 2026. This wording effective October 1, 2006 to present. Source: eCFR (current), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-386.35. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/386.35, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) Motions to dismiss must be made within the time set for reply or petition to review, except motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, which may be made at any time.

(b) Motions for a more definite statement may be made in lieu of a reply. The motion must point out the defects complained of and the details desired. If the motion is granted, the pleading complained of must be remedied within 15 days of the granting of the motion or it will be stricken. If the motion is denied, the party who requested the more definite statement must file his/her pleading within 10 days after the denial.

[50 FR 40306, Oct. 2, 1985. Redesignated at 70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005]

Amendment history

4 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1996
  1. Oct. 1, 2006 → presentannual editions 2006–2016diff vs. previousviewing
    [50 FR 40306, Oct. 2, 1985. Redesignated at 70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005]
  2. Oct. 1, 2005 → Oct. 1, 2006annual edition 2005diff vs. previous
  3. Oct. 1, 2000 → Oct. 1, 2005annual editions 2000–2004diff vs. previous
  4. Oct. 1, 1996 → Oct. 1, 2000annual editions 1996–1999

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