A motion to strike a complaint or cross-complaint must be brought within thirty (30) days of service of summons. CCP § 412.20 (a)(3).A motion to strike can be used to attack the entire pleading or any part thereof. In other words, a motion may target single words or phrases, unlike demurrers. This chapter describes your options for responses and gives guidance for completing the forms. A demurrer under California law is a special type of motion which tests the sufficiency of the pleading. Use an RFO form FL300 and under other titled it "Motion to Strike Petition". Forms and samples for commonly filed documents in the Court of Appeal and superior courts. It said to type it on pleading paper, list the trial date and the court will right in the hearing date. The clerks in the civil division cannot recommend an attorney to you or give you legal advice.