Rule 3.1322. Motions to strike
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1322
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
#(a) Contents of notice
A notice of motion to strike a portion of a pleading must quote in full the portions sought to be stricken except where the motion is to strike an entire paragraph, cause of action, count, or defense. Specifications in a notice must be numbered consecutively.
(Subd (a) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective January 1, 1984.)
#(b) Timing
A notice of motion to strike must be given within the time allowed to plead, and if a demurrer is interposed, concurrently therewith, and must be noticed for hearing and heard at the same time as the demurrer.
(Subd (b) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled Subd effective January 1, 1984.)
#History
Rule 3.1322 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 329 effective January 1, 1984.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A notice of motion to strike must be given within the time allowed to plead, and if a demurrer is interposed, concurrently therewith, and must be noticed for hearing and heard at the same time as the demurrer.
Document Format Requirements
Specifications in a notice must be numbered consecutively.
Document Filing Requirements
A notice of motion to strike a portion of a pleading must quote in full the portions sought to be stricken except where the motion is to strike an entire paragraph, cause of action, count, or defense.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.