A motion to strike is used to carve out parts of a lawsuit that are not appropriate. For example, there might be an an unsupported claim for attorney fees.When Plaintiff filed this complaint, neither the order sustaining the demurrer without leave to amend nor the judgment had been entered. The. Action should fail for the reasons discussed in the demurrer, that punitive damages are not properly sought in the FAC. The court will not stay all discovery simply because a party has filed a demurrer or motion to strike. The facts are stated more thoroughly in the attendant Demurrer. The notice must specify a hearing date, The filing of a notice of motion to strike an answer or complaint does not extend the time within which to demur. Demurrer, motion to strike, answer, or otherwise appear. 2020.07.27 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 949. A motion to strike is generally used to reach defects in a pleading which are not subject to demurrer.