# 49 C.F.R. § 386.35 (2026): Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 386.35 (2026)
- **Heading:** Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 386: RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FMCSA PROCEEDINGS / Subpart D: General Rules and Hearings / § 386.35: § 386.35   Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.

## Text

(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.
[50 FR 40306, Oct. 2, 1985. Redesignated at 70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 386.30 (2026) § 386.30   Enforcement proceedings under part 395.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_30.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.31 (2026) § 386.31   Official notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_31.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.34 (2026) § 386.34   Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_34.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.35 (2026) § 386.35   Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_35.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.36 (2026) § 386.36   Motions for Final Order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_36.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.37 (2026) § 386.37   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_37.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.38 (2026) § 386.38   Scope of discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_38.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.39 (2026) § 386.39   Protective orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_39.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.40 (2026) § 386.40   Supplementation of responses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_40.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.41 (2026) § 386.41   Stipulations regarding discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_41.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.42 (2026) § 386.42   Written interrogatories to parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_42.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.43 (2026) § 386.43   Production of documents and other evidence; entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; and physical and mental examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_43.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.44 (2026) § 386.44   Request for admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_44.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.45 (2026) § 386.45   Motion to compel discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_45.md)

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