The following forms are available for downloading, printing and completing. The Defendants first argue that the Plaintiff has interposed federal law in its motion to strike and for sanctions. (Def.A Standard Document to be filed in a Texas district or county court notifying the court that a notice of removal has been filed. The removing party shall file the notice of removal with the clerk of the state court where the action was initiated. Only a "defendant" can remove a case to federal court. Petition") , Exhibit cII to Notice of Removal, Docket Entry. It is usually the defendant who files a motion for removal of a case from state to federal court. The following forms are available for downloading, printing and completing. Immediately files a Notice of Removal on the basis that John Doe has not been served in the case.