A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. As to timeliness, every Plaintiff's case must be brought within one of the various deadlines spelled out in the law, which are known as statutes of limitations.This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. This overview provides lawyers with foundational information on when and how to file a motion to strike. Below is a list of sample motions, responses to motions, and a few court orders. Sometimes, you must reinvent the wheel when drafting legal documents. Motion to strike is basically when there's something in the pleading that's false. Summary: A Motion to Strike can remove pleas, statements, and evidence from judicial proceedings in a lawsuit. First, to delete the plaintiff's causes of action or the defendant's defenses to these legal claims. Fill out the form to access a sample of Practical Guidance.