demurrer (Meaning)
demurrer (n)
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
(law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
demurrer (n.)
One who demurs.
A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further.
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demurrer Sentence Examples
- The defense attorney filed a demurrer, arguing that the plaintiff's complaint lacked legal merit.
- The judge considered the demurrer carefully before deciding whether to dismiss the case.
- The demurrer raised questions about the validity of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
- The plaintiff's lawyer prepared a strong response to the defendant's demurrer, outlining the legal basis for the claims.
- The court scheduled a hearing to review the demurrer and hear arguments from both parties.
- The demurrer challenged the sufficiency of the allegations made in the complaint.
- After reviewing the demurrer, the judge ruled in favor of the defendant, dismissing the case.
- The demurrer highlighted inconsistencies in the plaintiff's legal arguments.
- The attorney filed a demurrer on behalf of the client, seeking to have the charges against them dropped.
- The demurrer was denied by the court, allowing the lawsuit to proceed to trial.
FAQs About the word demurrer
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings, (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings, a defendant's answer or
objection, complaint, exception, criticism, remonstrance, expostulation,question, challenge, protest, demur
agreement, agreement, sanction, approval, willingness,approval, sanction, willingness, compliance, assent
The defense attorney filed a demurrer, arguing that the plaintiff's complaint lacked legal merit.
The judge considered the demurrer carefully before deciding whether to dismiss the case.
The demurrer raised questions about the validity of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The plaintiff's lawyer prepared a strong response to the defendant's demurrer, outlining the legal basis for the claims.
