For example, a motion to preclude asks the court to ban the testimony or evidence from being used in the case. A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case.A demurrer is a sufficient response to the complaint and therefore default was properly denied. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. This page gives basic information about a few of these options, such as filing a motion, demurrer, or cross-complaint. Plaintiff opposes the demurrer and motion to strike and Defendant has filed reply papers. Demurrer. Appellant appeals from ruling of trial court sustaining defendant's demurrer, having failed to plead over. Affirmed. By the Second Division. Before the Court is Defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings. The motion is denied on procedural grounds.