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Definition of Demurrer
Demurrer Demurrer 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.