Asked by Ashlee Dalessandro on Jun 27, 2024
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A motion to______ is a motion filed by the defendant asking the court to delete redundant or irrelevant paragraphs from the complaint in order to clarify the underlying issues in the case.
A) strike
B) compel discovery
C) make more definite and certain
D) dismiss
Motion to Strike
A legal request made to the court to remove certain statements or findings from the records of a court case, often due to irrelevance or inappropriateness.
Complaint
A legal document filed in court that initiates a lawsuit, outlining the plaintiff's case against the defendant.
- Identify and comprehend the differences and objectives of several motions used in litigation, including motions for judgment on the pleadings, for summary judgment, to compel, and to strike.
Verified Answer
AK
Amanpreet Kaur (264amakaur)Jun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A motion to strike is used by a defendant to request the court to remove unnecessary, irrelevant, or redundant statements from the plaintiff's complaint to clarify the issues at hand.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and comprehend the differences and objectives of several motions used in litigation, including motions for judgment on the pleadings, for summary judgment, to compel, and to strike.