A party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court at any time before the answer, demurrer, or motion to strike is filed. " Motions to strike are generally disfavored, and should not be used as a substitute for a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment.The Governor did not seek leave of this Court to file his. Amended Petition, and he did not request or obtain consent from the Attorney General. Plea in abatement shall mean motion;. Demurrer shall be understood to mean motion to strike as set out in Rule 12(f);. For the following reasons, the Motion to Strike is granted,4 and the Motion to Amend is denied. Without requiring motions of parties. After receiving notice of the motion, file a written objection ta it. Leave shall be freely given upon such terms as may be just including the granting of costs and continuances.