A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. Motions are written documents that ask the court to make orders.Motions can come before, during, or after the trial. For more information about the different types of motions and orders to show cause, read Common Examples of Motions. Motion to strike is basically when there's something in the pleading that's false. A motion to strike a complaint or cross-complaint must be brought within thirty (30) days of service of summons. This page gives basic information about a few of these options, such as filing a motion, demurrer, or cross-complaint. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. A motion to strike punitive damages lies where the claim sued upon fails to support an award of punitive damages as a matter of law. How to Object to a Bank Account Levy in a Special Civil Part Case.