A party moving for leave to amend a pleading must attach a copy of the proposed amended pleading as an exhibit to the motion. A party may amend its pleading only with leave of court or with the written consent of all opposing parties who have appeared in the action.Defendants have not yet filed an answer to the complaint, and accordingly, plaintiff is entitled to amend the complaint once without leave of the court. Fed. R. 030029 Petition to Amend the Forms Appended to the ules of Criminal Procedure Petitioner: Supreme Court Criminal ules eview Committee The critical word to remember in the rule is "may", as in the court "may" grant the motion to strike. The motion is GRANTED without leave to amend. I. Motions to Strike. The City's motion to strike is denied. Motions to strike are disfavored, and courts generally deny them absent a showing of prejudice. You have permission to use them for any lawful purpose.