A Motion to Strike can remove pleas, statements, and evidence from judicial proceedings in a lawsuit. Seeking relief from a supersedeas ruling should file a motion in the court of appeals that has or presumably will have jurisdiction of the appeal.Consult the Tarrant County Local Rules before setting a motion. Generally, motions are set for hearing every morning and occasionally on Friday afternoons. The following are relevant for JPs and may be modified as desired: Motion to Modify MOEP; Order on Motion to Modify MOEP; Request for MOEP. To present argument about a point of law, the moving party may submit a separate document called a memorandum of law (brief). In Texas, defendants must assert affirmative defenses in their Answer at the beginning of the case or risk not being able to use them later. Item Summary: This item provides an opportunity for the public to speak on meeting agenda items. Customer: The lawyer filed a motion to strike my preliminary objections in lieu of answer and for rule 11(a) sanction. • RTC Attendance (Electronic Item 12.1).