Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
Is it possible for a defendant to file a motion to dismiss for personal jurisdiction and a motion for summary judgment simultaneously?
Asked on 12/24/12, 3:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No, the two motions are governed by different rules of civil procedure and/or practice and that the motion to dismiss normally precedes that for summary judgment, since if the former is dispositive of the case, then there
is obviously no need for the latter.
Answered on 12/24/12, 3:55 pm