In ruling on a motion to strike, the allegations in the pleading are considered in context and presumed to be true. The defendant's motion for a more definite statement is GRANTED.Instead, motions for more definite statement, and similar proceedings, allow a party to determine his opponent's contentions. (e) Motion for a More Definite Statement. Accordingly, the court declines to address the motion for a more definite statement. The Church defendants move to dismiss plaintiffs' state law claims, asserting that these claims are time-barred and fail to state a claim, and also move in the alternative for a more definite statement under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(e). Dkt. As a further proximate result, it has been made necessary for Plaintiffs to engage legal counsel for the purposes of bringing this action, entitling Plaintiffs to a further and additional sum for reasonable attorney's fees according to proof. ' Separate Statement of Additional Material Facts ("AMF") Nos. Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement. Assn. A claim has "probable validity" when it is "'more likely than not' the plaintiff will obtain a judgment on that claim.