(e) Motions to Strike. Such motions may be filed in any pending or contemplated appeal, and may request from the Court any form of relief that is available to the movant. The.Because Ms. Heard filed late, and without leave of Court, the Court should grant Plaintiff's Motion to Strike. 2. A defendant must file pleadings in response within 21 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. (f) MOTION TO STRIKE. Defendant's filing was premature, in that the Court has yet to hear her motion to amend her responsive pleadings. A motion to advance should completely articulate the reasons for the request. NOTE: If your request is denied, you have the right to file a motion (form CC-DC-053). Notice how I said a motion to strike must be granted before a nonsuit will be deemed too late. 2023 Code of Virginia Title 8.01 - Civil Remedies and Procedure Chapter 7 - Civil Actions; Commencement, Pleadings, and Motions § 8.01-274.