A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case.This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. A motion to strike is filed in connection with a demurrer when it is necessary to strike a portion of a cause of action. Demurrer Without Motion To Strike. Motion. Cal. Super. (e) Motions to Strike. In its Motion to Strike, defendant raised several errors of form and defects appearing on the record. A complaint an amended complaint a crosscomplaint an answer other (specify): in the abovetitled action. 2. A motion to strike is similar to a demurrer, but it relates to only specific parts of a complaint. (d) If a motion to strike is granted pursuant to Section 436, the court may order that an amendment or amended pleading be filed upon terms it deems proper.