Knowles v. Beatty’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““Rule 12(b)[, Ala.R.Civ.P.,] states that if, on a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, matters outside the pleadings are presented to and not excluded by the court, the motion shall be treated as a motion for summary judgment and all parties shall be given an opportunity to present all material made pertinent to such a motion by Rule 56[, Ala.R.Civ.P.] It is obvious that the plaintiff was not given the opportunity to present anything in response to the affidavit filed by the defendant.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Stockton v. Haynes