ALL meanings of demurrer
de·mur·rer
D d - noun demurrer a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument 3
- noun demurrer any objection raised 3
- noun demurrer a plea for the dismissal of a lawsuit on the grounds that even if the statements of the opposing party are true, they do not sustain the claim because they are insufficient or otherwise legally defective 3
- noun demurrer an objection; demur 3
- noun demurrer a person who demurs 3
- noun demurrer An objection. 1
- noun demurrer objector, dissenter 1
- noun demurrer Law. a pleading in effect that even if the facts are as alleged by the opposite party, they do not sustain the contention based on them. 1
- noun demurrer an objection raised; demur. 1
- noun demurrer someone who demurs or objects. 0
- noun demurrer (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. 0