[COURT SEAL OR CAPTION HEADER, IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL PRACTICE]

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
AT [COUNTY/DISTRICT]

[PLAINTIFF NAME], )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) Case No. [____]
)
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
)
Defendant. )
)

MOTION TO DISMISS [RULE 12(b) GROUNDS]

[// GUIDANCE: Use Alaska R. Civ. P. 76 formatting standards (e.g., 8½" × 11" paper, 1-inch
margins, double-spaced text, 12-point font). Omit this comment block prior to filing.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Introduction .............................................................................. 1
2. Procedural Background .............................................................. 1
3. Applicable Legal Standards ........................................................ 2
4. Argument ................................................................................ 3
4.1 Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Rule 12(b)(1)) .............. 3
4.2 Lack of Personal Jurisdiction (Rule 12(b)(2)) ......................... 4
4.3 Improper Venue (Rule 12(b)(3)) ............................................... 5
4.4 Insufficiency of Process/Service (Rule 12(b)(4)–(5)) ........... 6
4.5 Failure to State a Claim (Rule 12(b)(6)) ................................ 7
5. Request for Oral Argument ....................................................... 8
6. Conclusion ............................................................................. 8
7. Certificate of Service ................................................................. 9
8. Proposed Order (attached) ..................................................... 10

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1. Introduction

Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME] (“Defendant”) respectfully moves, under Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b), to dismiss the Complaint filed by Plaintiff [PLAINTIFF NAME] (“Plaintiff”) in its entirety (or, in the alternative, the specific claims identified below). The Complaint fails to satisfy Alaska pleading standards and is subject to dismissal because [brief one-sentence summary of grounds].

2. Procedural Background

1. Plaintiff filed the Complaint on [DATE].
2. Defendant was served on [DATE OF SERVICE].
3. No responsive pleading is due until [CALCULATE DEADLINE PER AK R. CIV. P. 12(a)].
4. This motion is timely under Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b).

[// GUIDANCE: If a scheduling order has been entered, confirm that this motion complies
with that order and with Civil Rule 77(c) briefing deadlines.]

3. Applicable Legal Standards

A. Motion Practice
Alaska motion practice is governed by Alaska R. Civ. P. 77. Under Rule 77(c), the non-moving party must serve any opposition within 10 days after service of the motion, and the moving party may serve a reply within 3 days after service of the opposition, unless otherwise ordered.

B. Dismissal Under Rule 12(b)
1. Subject-Matter Jurisdiction – Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1).
2. Personal Jurisdiction – Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2).
3. Venue – Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3).
4. Process/Service – Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b)(4)–(5).
5. Failure to State a Claim – Alaska R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6).

On a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, the court may dismiss a claim when the Complaint fails to allege facts that, if true, would entitle the plaintiff to relief. See Alaska R. Civ. P. 8(a), 12(b)(6).

4. Argument

4.1 Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Rule 12(b)(1))

[State why the court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction.
Example: “Plaintiff’s claim arises under federal maritime law; exclusive jurisdiction lies in federal court.”]

4.2 Lack of Personal Jurisdiction (Rule 12(b)(2))

[Explain insufficient contacts with Alaska. Insert supporting jurisdictional facts.]

4.3 Improper Venue (Rule 12(b)(3))

[Demonstrate why venue is improper under AS 22.10.030 or applicable venue statute.]

4.4 Insufficiency of Process / Service (Rule 12(b)(4)–(5))

[Identify defects in the summons or method of service under Alaska R. Civ. P. 4.]

4.5 Failure to State a Claim (Rule 12(b)(6))

1. Legal Elements
   [Enumerate each element of the challenged claim.]

2. Pleading Deficiencies
   a. [First deficiency]
   b. [Second deficiency]

3. Futility of Amendment
   [Explain why amendment would be futile.]

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5. Request for Oral Argument

Pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(e)(1), Defendant requests oral argument on this motion and estimates that 20 minutes will be required. Oral argument is warranted because [state reasons—e.g., complex jurisdictional facts].

[// GUIDANCE: Under Rule 77(e)(3), include this request no later than the reply deadline or it is deemed waived.]

6. Conclusion

For the foregoing reasons, Defendant respectfully requests that the Court:

A. GRANT this Motion to Dismiss;
B. DISMISS the Complaint (or specified claims) with prejudice; and
C. Award such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [DATE]

Respectfully submitted,

[ATTORNEY NAME]
Alaska Bar No. [__]
[LAW FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]
Attorney for Defendant

7. Certificate of Service

I certify that on [DATE], a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Dismiss and proposed order were served on:

[OPPOSING COUNSEL NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[EMAIL/FAX, if permitted]

by [☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Email ☐ E-Service System].

[ATTORNEY NAME]

[// GUIDANCE: Alaska R. Civ. P. 5.1(f) requires this certificate be signed and include
method and date of service.]

8. Proposed Order

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
AT [COUNTY/DISTRICT]

[PLAINTIFF NAME], )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) Case No. [____]
)
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
)
Defendant. )
)

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

The Court, having reviewed Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss, any opposition, the reply,
and the entire record, and being fully advised, hereby ORDERS:

1. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED.
2. The Complaint is DISMISSED [WITH/WITHOUT] prejudice.
3. [Optional: The Clerk shall enter final judgment in favor of Defendant.]

DATED: _____

Judge of the Superior Court

[Type or Print Judge’s Name]

ADDITIONAL PRACTICE NOTES

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1. Briefing Schedule
   • Motion filed: Day 0
   • Opposition due: Day 10 (Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(c)(2))
   • Reply due: Day 13 (Rule 77(c)(4))

2. Page Limits
   • Opening/Opposition memoranda: 20 pages
   • Reply memorandum: 10 pages
   (Rule 77(c)(4)). Seek leave of court for over-length filings.

3. Oral Argument
   • Request must be made no later than the reply deadline or is waived.
   • The court may dispense with argument under Rule 77(e)(2).

4. Proposed Order
   • File as a separate document in Word or compatible format if required by local
   e-filing rules.
   • Do not include attorney signature lines on the order.

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