Some of the most common motions and requests are Requests for Jury, Motions for Continuance; Motions to Amend Petitions; and Motions for Temporary Orders. 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.The Instructions for Completing the Orders – currently under the Temporary Ex Parte Order form – apply to all orders, including the MOEP. Failure to comply may result in the Court striking the motion. C. Requirements for All Motions. 1. Motions can be set on the submission docket at a.m. On the first Monday following 21 days following filing the motion. A motion to strike must be made before a responsive pleading, if a responsive pleading is permitted. Suspensions of Rule. Defendant has the option of asserting certain defenses in the form of a motion to dismiss the complaint before filing an answer.