A motion to strike asks the court to ban a pleading, like an Answer, from being used. Application for a summons DC-430 File with a verified complaint to request the court to issue a summons if you do not have an attorney.Requests for relief should be submitted in the form of a motion pursuant to Rule 15 of the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. A motion to strike is filed to contest or question the legal sufficiency of any one or more of the allegations or causes of action. The amendments to Rule 9A are effective as to all motions served on or after November 1, 2018 (Applicable to civil actions) (e) Motions to Strike. Respondent must fill out and return the appropriate Notice of Appearance Form to the Board's. Office prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. 3. 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. Evidence that may otherwise not have been available for a complete record in the case.