The moving defendants brought a motion under Rule 21.01(1)(b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure to strike the statement of claim for disclosing no reasonable cause of action.
The self-represented plaintiff alleged defamation, conspiracy, harassment, and mental distress arising from a commercial lease dispute and related litigation.
The court held that the pleadings failed to properly plead the elements of any recognized cause of action and consisted largely of vague and conclusory allegations.
The claim against the moving defendants was struck as it was plain and obvious that it disclosed no reasonable cause of action.
However, the plaintiff was granted leave to amend the statement of claim within 45 days.
