Sample Demurrer California

A demurrer is a pleading in a lawsuit that objects to or challenges a pleading filed by an opposing party. The word demur means "to object"; a demurrer is the document that makes the objection.The demurrer challenges the legal sufficiency of a cause of action in a complaint or of an affirmative defense in an answer.

A demurrer is an objection to a complaint or counterclaim, not a motion to dismiss a case.A demurrer does not dispute the facts of the case but argues there is no legal claim even if the facts presented by the plaintiff are true. The demurrer is either sustained or overruled by the judge, not the jury.

The simple answer to your question, is that the filing of a general demurrer is a general appearance in the case.

At the hearing on the demurrer, you will likely find the trial court is liberal in granting leave to amend, especially if the defects can be remedied by more comprehensive allegations. Some judges want to avoid several rounds of pleadings and demurrers by inquiring if and how you can amend the pleadings.

A general demurrer challenges a complaint on the ground that the pleading fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. See C.C.P. § 430.10(e). Similarly, it challenges an answer on the ground that the answer does not state facts sufficient to constitute a defense See C.C.P. A§ 430.20(a).

A general appearance is made when a party first comes into court and appears in the case. The party may come for any reason that recognizes the authority of the court.

By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney. In a criminal case, a demurrer is a defendant's assertion that the document laying out the chargesthe complaint, information, or indictmentis legally insufficient. In demurring, the defendant claims that the charging document is so flawed that it can't be used to convict him or her.