I am seeking clarification on filing a Motion to strike under MA Superior Civil Court Rule 9A governing the 9A Package? A motion to strike is a legal maneuver that enables a party in civil litigation to request the removal of certain parts of the opposing party's pleadings.A motion to strike is a request to a judge that part of a party's pleading or a piece of evidence be removed from the record. Any party, within the time allowed to respond to a pleading may serve and file a notice of motion to strike the whole or any part thereof. The court may strike the pleading or issue any other appropriate order. (f) MOTION TO STRIKE. A motion to strike is sort of like a scalpel to cut out inappropriate parts of a lawsuit. There might not be a proper basis for punitive damages. Cross motions, including motions to strike, must be served with the Opposition to a motion no later than 10 days after service of the Motion Papers. Mass.Sup. Objections, Motions to Strike, and Offers of Proof in Massachusetts.