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What is a demurrer?

What is a demurrer? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. someone who demurs or objects
  2. (law) A motion by a party to an action, for the immediate or summary 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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The court below sustained the demurrer, holding that the plea was insufficient in law to abate the suit.
A ruling on a demurrer can result in the quick disposition of a case resting on the point of law challenged in the demurrer.
The plaintiff issued a special demurrer to that plea, alleging it furnished no legal justification or excuse for the defendant's action.
It would not be an order that would be made as on demurrer, but would be to stay.
But this demurrer is belied by his demand for a law detailing precisely how accountability must work.
This can be by way of a demurrer, motion to dismiss, or motion for summary judgment.

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