demurrer
A motion by a party to a legal action for the immediate or summary judgment of the…A motion by a party to a legal action for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question of 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 bringing the motion is required to answer or proceed further.
Meaning
2 sensesA motion by a party to a legal action for the immediate or summary judgment of the court on the question of 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 bringing the motion is required to answer or proceed further.
Someone who demurs.
- (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
- (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
- a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against them
Origin
From Anglo-Norman demurrer, form of Old French demourer (“to demur”), infinitive used as nFrom Anglo-Norman demurrer, form of Old French demourer (“to demur”), infinitive used as noun.
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