YAKOVLEV vs NOVOSELOVA

In ruling on this motion, the Court has considered the documents filed on March 16, 2026, except for the 19-page “Consolidated Statement of Facts” as there is no provision in the Code of Civil Procedure allowing for such a filing.

Turning to the merits of the motion, under section 436, the court may “[s]trike out any irrelevant, false, or improper matter inserted in any pleading” as well as “all or part of any pleading not drawn or filed in conformity with the laws of this state.” (Code Civ. Proc, § 436, subds. (a) and (b).) A motion to strike under Civil Procedure Code sections 435 and 436 is limited to “pleadings.” A “pleading” is defined as a demurrer, answer, complaint, or cross-complaint. (Civ. Proc. Code § 435(a)(2).)

Plaintiff’s asserts that Defendant’s “Preliminary Answer – Notice of Invalid Identity” (filed 11/17/2025) should be stricken because it is a “pleading” that is not drawn in conformity with the laws of this state.

Defendant’s November 17, 2025, filing appears to be a general correspondence directed to the Court whereby Defendant asks the Court to require “formal verification of the Plaintiff’s legal identity and a valid mailing address” and that if such verification cannot be provided, she asks that the case be dismissed or stayed. She also avers that she denies all of the allegations in the Complaint and reserves the right to submit a full and substantive Answer if and when Plaintiff’s identity is properly verified.

This document does not fall within the statutory definition of “pleading” and therefore the motion to strike as to this document is DENIED.

Plaintiff also asks that the “Preliminary Answer / Notice of Invalid Identity” part of Defendant’s General Denial be struck. There is no “Preliminary Answer / Notice of Invalid Identity” section of the General Denial and Plaintiff’s motion does not comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1322, which states:

“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.”

Plaintiff’s motion does not quote the full portion sought to be stricken, nor does it cite to the entire paragraph(s) to be stricken. Therefore, the motion to strike a portion of the General Denial is DENIED.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

25CV013314: YAKOVLEV vs NOVOSELOVA 05/12/2026 Hearing on Motion to Strike Unauthorized and Harassing Pleadings in Department 16C

Plaintiff’s motion to strike is DENIED.

The minute order is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1312, or further notice is required.

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25CV013314: YAKOVLEV vs NOVOSELOVA 05/12/2026 Hearing on Motion to Strike Unauthorized and Harassing Pleadings in Department 16C

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