A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case. The motion must be made before filing a responsive pleading and must point out the defects complained of and the details desired.There is no real need to file a Motion to Strike. It would take too much time and you probably don't want to do anything that would draw the Court's attention. The time for filing oppositions or responses to motions in Maryland District or Circuit Court now depends on whether your case is in an MDEC Court. A motion to strike does not stay discovery unless the court so orders. (e) Motions to Strike. Motion to strike defendants answer, affidavit in support of motion to strike defendants answer and an proposed order for the judge to sign. Civil actions and proceedings in the Montgomery Circuit and Superior Courts shall be assigned among the courts as follows: Defendant's Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Preliminary Objections to.