Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demurrer

noun

dih-MUR-er

Definition

A legal term used to describe a formal objection to the validity of a pleading, usually in a court case.

Examples

The defendant filed a demurrer to the plaintiff’s complaint, arguing that the claim was legally insufficient.
After reviewing the evidence, the judge overruled the demurrer, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

Meaning

It is a response that challenges the legal sufficiency of the opposing party’s pleading, asserting that even if the facts presented are true, they do not constitute a valid legal claim.