In ruling on a motion to strike, the allegations in the pleading are considered in context and presumed to be true. ) The respondent agency and real party-in-interest may file a demurrer, motion to strike, answer, or otherwise appear.(g) Preparation of the Record. Grounds for a motion to strike include the following: The pleading is false; that is, untrue. A motion asserting any of these defenses must be made before pleading if a responsive pleading is allowed. In California family law, motions to strike are generally filed to request the court to remove certain parts of the opposing party's pleadings. When a case is dismissed without prejudice, the plaintiff is allowed to start over and file the lawsuit again. (4) Motion to Strike, Sever, or Try Separately. If the Plaintiff does refile the case and again fails to appear at trial, the Small Claims Rules say the Court may dismiss with case with prejudice. California 1st Bank, 859 F.2d 664, 665 (9th Cir.