Question

An elderly woman filed a complaint in federal district court, alleging that a salesperson “made fraudulent statements that induced the plaintiff to sign the contract to the plaintiff’s detriment.” The salesperson then filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. How should the court rule?

Answer 1

Hello there!

Answer: I would say grant the motion that the salesperson filed

The reason why I would say that the court rule for the sales person by grating the motion because the elderly lady wasn't very specific in her claim.

The elderly women would need to have more proof or evidence on how the salesperson made fraudulent statements that made her sign the contract.

The plaintiff, or elderly women's "claim for relief" would not specify the outcome that the elderly women wants to see in court. This would make her statement "insufficient."

If the elderly women told the court what outcome she wanted in the court and what she would do with the outcome would've possibly have the court lean towards her, but since she didn't have that, they would possibly grant the motion that was filed by the salesperson.

I hope this helps!

Best regards,

MasterInvestor