A demurrer is a defendant's motion asking a court to dismiss the plaintiff's lawsuit because he or she has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

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A demurrer is a motion (a legal request) by a defendant which asks a court to dismiss a plaintiff's case because he or she has failed to state a legal claim for which a relief (remedy) can be granted.

A Demurrer Is a Defendant's Motion Asking a Court to Dismiss