Demur (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The defense attorney filed a demur to the plaintiff's complaint, arguing that it failed to state a valid claim for damages.
- The court overruled the demur and allowed the case to proceed to trial.
- The plaintiff's failure to amend the complaint after the demur was sustained ultimately led to the dismissal of the case.
- The party in default of a court order about a pleading has the right to demur to it for irregularity.
- Counsel raised a demur to the admission of certain evidence, claiming it was inadmissible hearsay.