The motion must point out the defects complained of and the details desired. (f) Motion to Strike.The court may strike from a pleading an insufficient defense or any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter. You probably would want to file a motion to strike the response as untimely and at least try to get it tossed out as filed too late. If the court denies a request to accept an untimely brief, it will strike the filed brief. In 1911, Dr. James Kennedy started the mission's first "hospital," at the time a small makeshift facility, to serve the healthcare needs of the Navajo people. MOTIONS TO STRIKE: I discourage motions to strike, especially if the party can make the point in a responsive pleading. I discourage motions to strike, especially if the party can make the point in a responsive pleading. I am filing a motion to strike since Defendant counsel did not respond to court order for 40 day deadline for Discovery. 52(C)(2)(b) of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure.