Maryland Motion to Dismiss (Md. Rule 2-322) is a document filed by a defendant in a civil case to ask the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The motion is made pursuant to Md. Rule 2-322, which states that a court may dismiss a case, in whole or in part, if it finds that the claim or defense is legally insufficient. There are two types of Maryland Motion to Dismiss (Md. Rule 2-322): a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim and a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute. A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim argues that the plaintiff has not stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, while a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute argues that the plaintiff has not taken any steps to prosecute the case. A Maryland Motion to Dismiss (Md. Rule 2-322) must be filed with the court and served upon the opposing party. The motion must include a memorandum of law which articulates the legal basis for the motion. The opposing party then has an opportunity to respond to the motion. The court will then make a determination on whether to grant or deny the motion.