Can a motion for dismissal be dismissed for lack of cognizable legal theory?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Singh v. City of Sacramento, No. 2:15-cv-0997 MCE AC (PS) (E.D. Cal. 2016):
Cir. 1983). "Dismissal can be based on the lack of a cognizable legal theory or the absence of sufficient facts alleged under a cognizable legal theory." Balistreri v. Pacifica Police Dep't, 901 F.2d 696, 699 (9th Cir. 1990).
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