Opinion
No. CV 10-1538-PHX-ROS (LOA).
June 27, 2011
ORDER
This matter arises upon Defendant Morgan's Motion to Strike. (Doc. 19) Defendant Morgan moves to strike Plaintiff's Objection/Response to Defendant's Answer. (Doc. 16)
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 7 lists proper pleadings. A reply to an answer is permitted only if ordered by the Court. Fed.R.Civ.P. 7(a)(7) The Court has not ordered a response to the Answer in this case. As such, Plaintiff's reply is an improper pleading, and the Court will grant Defendant's Motion to Strike.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED GRANTING Defendant's Motion to Strike, doc. 19, and directing the Clerk of Court to strike Plaintiff's Objection/Response to Defendant's Answer, doc. 16.