A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. A motion asserting any of these defenses must be made before pleading if a responsive pleading is allowed.A trial court has the discretion and inherent power to dismiss claims for various reasons, including failure to prosecute and failure to attend a hearing. The order should summarize the relief you're seeking succinctly, including striking the defendant's answer. Accordingly, the Court denied the IFP motion without prejudice and ordered Montgomery to either file a new IFP motion or pay the filing fee for a civil action. The court may deny the motion if withdrawal of the appearance would cause undue delay, prejudice, or injustice. (c) Notice to Employ New Attorney. If "with prejudice," the case or motion cannot be filed again. Shortly thereafter, this Court received the instant motions for dismissal with and without prejudice. (Docs. Rule 2-311(f).) A motion to strike does not stay discovery unless the court so orders.