Motion to Strike Answer; Motion for Sanctions
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Department 12 Honorable Nahal Iravani-Sani, Presiding Courtroom Clerk, Ryan Nguyen 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Telephone: (408) 882-2230
DATE: 07/22/2026 TIME: 9:00 A.M. and 9:01 A.M.
LINE 2 24CV440947 Avasnsa IT Solutions MOTION TO STRIKE ANSWER vs IDC Technologies, Inc. Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike Defendant’s Answer because Defendant is not currently represented by counsel.
The court notes Defendant's Answer was filed by licensed counsel and was therefore properly filed. The subsequent withdrawal of counsel does not render the Answer invalid.
A corporation, however, may appear only through licensed counsel and may not proceed in propria persona.
Defendant IDC Technologies Inc. is granted 30 days leave to retain substitute counsel, who shall file a notice of appearance. Failure to do so may result in appropriate sanctions, including an order striking Defendant's Answer and entry of default, or other relief authorized by law.
Accordingly, Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike Answer is DENIED without PREJUDICE. Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions is GRANTED in part and lowered to $380.00.
Plaintiff to prepare the final proposed order, accompanied by the necessary Form EFS-020, within 7 days of the hearing.
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