Definition of Demurer
De*mur"rer (?), n. 1.
One who demurs.
2. (Law) 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.
Demurrer to evidence, an exception taken by
a party to the evidence offered by the opposite party, and an
objecting to proceed further, on the allegation that such evidence is
not sufficient in law to maintain the issue, and a reference to the
court to determine the point. Bouvier.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- someone who demurs or objects
- (Law) 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.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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