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demurrer

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de·mur·rer  (d-mûrr, -mr-)
n.
1. One that demurs; an objector.
2. An objection.
3. Law A method of objecting that admits the facts of the opponent's argument but denies that they sustain the pleading based upon them.

demurrer [dɪˈmʌrə]
n
1. (Law) Law a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument
2. any objection raised
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.demurrer - (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
objection - the speech act of objecting
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
2.demurrer - (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
pleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
3.demurrer - a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense"
due process, due process of law - (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards
trial - (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; "he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty"; "most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial"
entrapment - a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
Translations
demurrer [dɪˈmʌrəʳ] N (Jur) → excepción f perentoria


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The vast majority of cases get dismissed either through a demurrer, by obtaining motions for summary judgment or convincing the plaintiff's counsel there is no value to the case," said Robert Nagle, litigation cost manager at the County of Los Angeles.
But even if I grant that demurrer, many questions remain to be asked.
``The demurrer (motion to dismiss) shows some desperate arguments,'' attorney Craig Collins said.
 
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