A Motion to Dismiss asks the judge to dismiss the plaintiff's case. Motion to strike is basically when there's something in the pleading that's false.A motion in opposition would be sufficient. Try filing a motion for sanction too (based on refusal to follow orders and requests). The motion shall point out specifically the defects complained of, and shall ask for appropriate relief. The Firm filed a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss the claims and a motion to strike plaintiffs' claims for punitive damages. The next day, October 5, the trial court granted Oliphant's motion to strike, as well as his "unrefuted" motion for summary judgment. Defendant, attorney Paul Caghan, appeals from the trial court's dismissal of his petition under section 21401 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The next day, October 5, the trial court granted Oliphant's motion to strike, as well as his "unrefuted" motion for summary judgment. ¶ 15 Before this court, Phoenix filed two motions to dismiss, which were taken with the case.