Plaintiffs did not move for an enlargement of time and did not seek leave to file their opposition out of time. A motion to strike material from a complaint must be filed before filing an answer.When considering a move to strike your opponent's late pleading or motion, evaluate all factors. The motion must be made before filing a responsive pleading and must point out the defects complained of and the details desired. I am filing a motion to strike since Defendant counsel did not respond to court order for 40 day deadline for Discovery. On July 30, 2010, Plaintiff Crystal Young filed a twelve-count complaint against the. (f) MOTION TO STRIKE. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. If no responsive pleading is permitted, a motion to strike must be made within 21 days after being served with the pleading. Any response or objection to a motion to continue must be filed in the court file (not submitted to the Queue) within 1 judicial day of receiving notice.