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n. One that demurs; an objector.

n. An objection.

n. Law A method of objecting that admits the facts of the opponent's argument but denies that they sustain the pleading based upon them.

n. someone who demurs or objects

n. 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.

n. One who demurs.

n. 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.

n. One who demurs.

n. In law, a pleading in effect that, even conceding the facts to be as alleged by the adversary, he is not entitled to the relief he asks.

n. A demur; an objection.

n. (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings

n. (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

n. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

"The City filed a motion called a "demurrer," which says, basically, "Judge, even if the plaintiff proved every fact alleged in the complaint, the plaintiff would not be entitled to any relief.""

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