(B) Motion to Strike. Defendant's answer in the present case appears espe- cially vulnerable to a motion to strike.This is a case of trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and trademark tarnishment under the Lanham Act, along with related state claims for. P. 15(a)(1) allows a party to "amend its pleading once as a matter of course" in the initial stages of litigation. This practice note discusses motions for a more definite statement and motions to strike in civil actions in Michigan circuit court. On March 10, 2016, defendants filed a motion to strike plaintiff's motion for reconsideration and noticed said motion for hearing on April 29, 2016. (1) A respondent opposing a motion must file a response, including a brief and supporting documents then available. (2) Responses must comply with LR 5.1. The trial court or agency clerk shall promptly notify all parties of the return of the record. Rule 7.110 Motions in Circuit Court Appeals.