Gardner v. Hollifield

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• finding that an affirmative defense cannot be raised by a motion to dismiss unless the affirmative defense appears “on the face of the complaint”
• moving party bears the burden of showing the plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted
• moving party bears the burden of showing the plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted

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