demurrer

Definition

A legal objection or formal challenge that argues the opposing party's pleading is insufficient or does not state a valid legal claim, even if the facts were true.

Etymology

Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'demurer' and Old French 'demorer,' meaning to stay or linger, this term evolved into a legal request to pause or stop a case because of an initial legal deficiency.

In the news

Defense attorneys filed a special demurrer to challenge the indictment, arguing that the prosecutors' charges were too vague and lacked the necessary detail to properly build a defense.

Defense asks court to dismiss indictment in Mote’s murder case

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