The court may strike the pleading or issue any other appropriate order. (f) MOTION TO STRIKE.A party's failure to designate evidence submitted in support of a motion for class certification as. A defendant or cross-defendant may make a motion under this section and simultaneously answer, demur, or move to strike the complaint or cross-complaint. If the court grants a motion for a more definite statement, the responsive pleading shall be served within 20 days after service of the more definite statement. The motion must be made before filing a responsive pleading and must point out the defects complained of and the details desired. The motion shall point out the defects complained of and the details desired. Northern District of California. By North Carolina Judicial Branch. Defendants also seeks to strike allegations that ACLUNC and ACLUSC pay California taxes.