This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. In your answer, you must deny each statement in the complaint that is untrue and admit each statement that is true.A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. Customer: The Plaintiff entered a motion to strike my amended answer. Motion to strike is basically when there's something in the pleading that's false. Can you explain what a motion to strike is in the context of civil litigation? We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. • We can usually answer questions about court deadlines. After being served with a complaint, a defendant has to decide how to initially respond. Motions to retain shall be filed with the Court at least 10 working days prior to the date specified in the notice of dismissal for want of prosecution.