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.(4) Motion to Strike, Sever, or Try Separately. Motion to strike is basically when there's something in the pleading that's false. The copies provided to the judicial officer and all parties should be in the same form, including but not limited to markings, highlights, and color copies. The motion must be made before filing a responsive pleading and must point out the defects complained of and the details desired. Each side has also filed a response to the other's Motion to Strike. (Docs. (e) Motions to Strike. A Guide to Resources in the Law Library. • Motion to Strike: "shall be used whenever any party wished to contest: (1) the.