(a) Contents of motion. In all other cases, a party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party's written consent or the court's leave.A party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court at any time before the answer, demurrer, or motion to strike is filed. A: It depends on whether the court has ordered them to amend, for example after a demurrer was sustained or a motion to strike was granted. Use an RFO form FL300 and under other titled it "Motion to Strike Petition". If the complaint was amended in any substantive way as to the defaulted party, it is definitely "opened up" meaning it needs to be reserved. As to the third and fifth causes of action, the Demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. SCW"s motion to strike is denied. The Court grants the Defendants' Motion to strike portions of the pleading without leave to amend. Defendant to file an answer within 20 days from today's date.