A motion under Rule 12(b)(6), like the traditional demurrer, tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint, counterclaim, or crossclaim. A motion under Rule 12(b)(6), like the traditional demurrer, tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint, counterclaim, or cross-claim.When a jury reaches a verdict, the foreperson must fill in a special verdict form and sign and date it. The motion shall point out the defects complained of and the details desired. If the motion is granted and the order of the court is not obeyed. (1) Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct. No technical forms of pleading or motions are required. (4) Motion to Strike, Sever, or Try Separately. 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. After the appeal was docketed in the Appeals Court, we transferred the case here on our own motion.