The following excerpt is from Grenier v. Spencer, NO. 2:12-cv-0258 KJM GGH PS (E.D. Cal. 2013):
On a Rule12(b)(1) motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, plaintiff bears the burden of proof that jurisdiction exists. See, e.g., Sopcak v. Northern
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