For example, a motion to preclude asks the court to ban the testimony or evidence from being used in the case. The best thing to do is file a Motion for Leave to File (INSERT NAME).Then set that for a hearing. Amended effective October 9, 1997. Amendments. A party may amend his pleading as a matter of course and without leave of court at any time before the entry of a pretrial order. This video describes the grounds and general procedures to file a motion to strike a complaint in a Connecticut civil lawsuit. A party may amend his pleading freely and without leave of court at any time before entry of a pretrial order. On motion of the plaintiff the court struck out the amended answer because it was filed without leave. If you do not know an attorney and you live in the Atlanta Area, you should contact the Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 404-521-0777. Plaintiff(s) must confirm the address for service is in Fulton County.