Motion to Strike: Making the Motion (Federal)

Summary

This practice note explains how to move to strike inappropriate material from your adversary's pleadings in a federal case, and covers topics such as preanswer motions, the applicable Rule 12(f) requirements, the procedures for moving to strike, what constitutes redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter, timing for the motion, insufficient affirmative defenses, the court's discretion in granting the motion, and burden of proof issues.