Sanctions ordered in civil cases are paid at the Civil Filing Windows located in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse at 725 Court Street. In ruling on a motion to strike, the allegations in the pleading are considered in context and presumed to be true.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). This HowTo Guide addresses the steps for filing and serving motions in general civil cases in Contra Costa County Superior Court. If he won't sign, make a motion to the judge. And better still, get a lawyer to help you. Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order granting a motion in a criminal matter and remanded for further proceedings. Motion to Strike (the complaint is unclear; does not follow the law, "doesn't matter", etc.); 3. In California family law, motions to strike are generally filed to request the court to remove certain parts of the opposing party's pleadings.