Internal Revenue Code:Rule 51. Motion for More Definite Statement

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     TITLE 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
      TITLE 26 - APPENDIX
       TITLE V. - MOTIONS

Statute

    Rule 51. Motion for More Definite Statement
 
      (a) General: If a pleading to which a responsive pleading is
    permitted or required is so vague or ambiguous that a party cannot
    reasonably be required to frame a responsive pleading, then the
    party may move for a more definite statement before interposing a
    responsive pleading.  The motion shall point out the defects
    complained of and the details desired.  See Rules 70 and 90 for
    procedures available to narrow the issues or to elicit further
    information as to the facts involved or the positions of the
    parties.
      (b) Penalty for Failure of Response: The Court may strike the
    pleading to which the motion is directed or may make such other
    order as it deems just, if the required response is not made within
    such period as the Court may direct.
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