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AN INFORMATION-FORCING APPROACH TO THE MOTION TO DISMISS
ABSTRACT
This article proposes a new approach to the 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss. We propose the
use of cost shifting in the initial process of factual claiming and denials to create incentives
for parties to acquire or reveal information germane to the motion to dismiss by
forcing them to absorb the costs of either producing the information or denying its
existence. Our proposal would incentivize both parties to reveal information pertinent
to the court’s decision. It promises to improve the operation of the motion to dismiss
regardless of the substantive standard used to evaluate the sufficiency of the claims for
relief.
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