All motions on actions already assigned to a Justice must be filed at least five business days before the return date. Download and complete Motion and Notice forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts.Respondents expressly preserved their ability to serve an answer in the event their motion to dismiss is denied, but the motion to dismiss is currently pending. A motion for summary judgment is a legal procedure that allows a party to a lawsuit to ask the court to decide the case in their favor without a trial. A Guide to Resources in the Law Library. • Motion to Strike: "shall be used whenever any party wished to contest: (1) the. A courtesy copy of any responsive papers due before the return date of a motion must be filed in the courtroom or with chambers. Here are some tips to help you when filling out this form: Type or clearly print the Memorandum Opposing the Motion. Use short sentences. Defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint pursuant to CPLR § 3211(a)(7) is denied.