A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case. Information about Justice Court Suits and Civil Cases in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts.All cases in the 189th Civil District Court shall be electronically filed. Below are proper instructions regarding Electronic Filing. The Instructions for Completing the Orders – currently under the Temporary Ex Parte Order form – apply to all orders, including the MOEP. Before the Court is plaintiff Ethal Harris' motion to strike defendants USA Insurance Companies and Karen Holmes' affirmative defenses. Every pleading, plea, motion, or application to the court for an order, whether in the form of a motion, plea, or other form of request, unless presented. Defendants' motion to strike the jury demand is granted. Salahuddin's motion for sanctions is denied. Forms for traffic, criminal and civil cases in the Justice of the Peace Courts.