RULE 51. MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT
- (a) General: If a pleading to which a responsive pleading is
permitted or required is so vague or ambiguous that a party cannot
reasonably be required to frame a responsive pleading, then the
party may move for a more definite statement before interposing a
responsive pleading. The motion shall point out the defects
complained of and the details desired. See Rules 70 and 90 for
procedures available to narrow the issues or to elicit further
information as to the facts involved or the positions of the
parties.
- (b) Penalty for Failure of Response: The Court may strike the
pleading to which the motion is directed or may make such other
order as it deems just, if the required response is not made within
such period as the Court may direct.
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