A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit.Fill in the information up to the line for the date of the order. Leave that and the rest of the form blank. In this overview, we will discuss the grounds and general procedures for filing a. Motion to Strike a Complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. ✓ Remember that just because you fill out the forms correctly does not necessarily mean the Court will give you (grant) what you want. (4) Motion to Strike, Sever, or Try Separately. The moving party may also file an opposition to any motion to strike or cross-motion. If no responsive pleading is permitted, a motion to strike must be made within 21 days after being served with the pleading.