EPCO Carbon Dioxide Products, Inc. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA

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• explaining that a writing without a signature is a facial defect for purposes of Rule 12(b)(6)
• explaining that a writing without a signature is a facial defect for purposes of Rule 12(b)(6)
• “[Pjleadings need not identify every element of [a] claim, particularly where the contested elements relate to the affirmative defense of the statute of frauds.”
• finding statute Louisiana Credit Agreement Statute operates as a “statute of frauds” for the credit industry been held to reach actions based on implied agreements from a course of dealings or a “previous business relationship”
• “Although dismissal under rule 12(b)(6) may be appropriate based on a successful affirmative defense, that defense must appear on the face of the complaint.”
• “Although dismissal under rule 12(b)(6) may be appropriate based on a successful affirmative defense, that defense must appear on the face of the complaint.”

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