Submit the original answering papers, with original affidavits of service to the court. The defendant appeared, filed an answer to the complaint, and registered with the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) in December 2020.A motion to strike is filed to contest or question the legal sufficiency of any one or more of the allegations or causes of action. If no responsive pleading is permitted, a motion to strike must be made within 21 days after being served with the pleading. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. When a motion to strike is made, the violation of disclosure provisions should be stressed, rather than a failure to file a Note of Issue. (b) TIME TO FILE A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. Defenses and objections—When and how presented—By pleading or motion—Motion for judgment on the pleadings. • Motion to Strike a Party's Pleading for Failure to Answer Interrogatories. If you have been served with a summons and complaint in New York City, you must respond in a timely manner to prevent a default judgment.