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Historical textIn force on Oct. 1, 1996Source: annual CFR editions 1996–2004

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

Wording first on file in the 1996 annual edition, superseded by the 2005 annual edition.

govinfo, 1996 edition ↗
Before Jan. 1, 2017 the record is one snapshot per annual CFR edition, revised as of October 1. This is the 1996 edition's wording. An amendment that took effect between Oct. 1, 1996 and Oct. 1, 1996 would not appear until the next edition, so check the citations below and the Federal Register for exact effective dates.
49 CFR § 386.36 — Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.. Text in force on October 1, 1996. This wording effective October 1, 1996 to October 1, 2005. Source: govinfo, 1996 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-1996-title49-vol4/CFR-1996-title49-vol4-sec386-36. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/386.36?asof=1996-10-01, 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.

Amendment history

4 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1996
  1. Nov. 17, 2023 → presenteCFR, day-precisediff vs. previous
    [70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023]
  2. Oct. 1, 2006 → Nov. 17, 2023annual editions 2006–2016diff vs. previous
    [70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005]
  3. Oct. 1, 2005 → Oct. 1, 2006annual edition 2005diff vs. previous
  4. Oct. 1, 1996 → Oct. 1, 2005annual editions 1996–2004viewing

A new entry appears whenever the regulatory words change between government snapshots. Day-precise from the eCFR (2017 onward); before that, one snapshot per annual CFR edition (revised as of October 1). Bracketed citations are the Federal Register history printed with the section.