What result is being sought with in a motion to strike?

• A. The elimination of part of the pleading
• B. The dismissal of the entire case
• C. The granting of additional time to respond
• D. An order to compel discovery

Answer: (A)

A motion to strike is about removing improper material from a pleading. The goal is to eliminate a portion of the pleading that is immaterial, impertinent, redundant, or scandalous, rather than to end the entire case or to affect discovery or response deadlines. By striking the offending parts, the court trims the pleading to focus on the real, legally pertinent issues. This is different from dismissing the whole case (which ends the action) or from motions related to time to respond or to compel discovery, which address deadlines or discovery disputes rather than the content of the pleading itself.