The motion shall point out specifically the defects complained of, and shall ask for appropriate relief. (a) Defendant may, within the time for pleading, file a motion for dismissal of the action or for other appropriate relief upon any of the following grounds.Illinois continues to allow bills of particulars as an alternative to a motion for a more definite statement. Download and complete Motion and Notice forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts. (e) MOTION FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT. Motions for a more definite statement are generally disfavored. Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss Defendant's First Amended Counterclaim under. For example, in Hemingway v. If the opposing side's pleading is illegible, incomprehensible or vague, you can ask that the pleading be stricken via a motion to strike. If the opposing side's pleading is illegible, incomprehensible or vague, you can ask that the pleading be stricken via a motion to strike.