Defenses and Objections; When and How Presented; By Pleading or Motion; Motion for Judgment on Pleadings. To the party filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings: This form must be filed with the demurrer,.After the pleadings are closed but within such time as not to delay the trial, any party may move for judgment on the pleadings. A motion for judgment on the pleadings performs the same function as a general demurrer, and hence attacks only defects disclosed on the face of the pleadings. "After the pleadings are closed but within such time as not to delay the trial, any party may move for judgment on the pleadings. If a pleading sets out a claim for relief that does not require a responsive pleading, an opposing party may assert at trial any defense to that claim. A party may move for judgment on the pleadings. (2) The court may upon its own motion grant a motion for judgment on the pleadings. A Practice Note discussing motions for judgment on the pleadings in unlimited civil actions in California superior court. Even partial summary judgment may make sense, especially if it knocks out a claim that either increases the likelihood of settlement, or eliminates a claim that.