Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE β€” Pleadings β€” Effect and Purpose of Demurrer Proceedings

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Demurrer is a peremptory defence challenging the legal sufficiency of the claim. Success stops the action without requiring a statement of defence. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule allows early disposal of legally unsustainable claims. Dismissal of demurrer may effectively end the suit…

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