On a motion to dismiss, what is the scope of review on a motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Gardner v. Cafepress Inc., CASE NO. 3:14-cv-0792-GPC-JLB (S.D. Cal. 2014):
Generally, on a motion to dismiss, courts limit review to the contents of the complaint and may only consider extrinsic evidence that is properly presented to the court as part of the complaint. See Lee v. City of L.A., 250 F.3d 668, 688-89 (9th Cir. 2001) (court may consider documents physically attached to the complaint or
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