Word of the Week #6

1.     Word: Demur
2.     Found: The trial court found that publication of the information was      

      constitutionally privileged and consequently sustained the demurrers of the

      media defendants without leave to amend.

3.     Definition: Law. a pleading in effect that even if the facts are as alleged by the

      opposite party, they do notsustain the contention based on them.

4.     Part of Speech: Noun

5.     Sentence: The plaintiff brought forth evidence that could convict a third party; the defendant did not demur.  

Citation: Justia Law. 2014. Nicholson v. Mcclatchy Newspapers (1986)177 Cal. App. 3d 509 [223 Cal. Rptr. 58]. [online] Available at: http://law.justia.com/cases/california/calapp3d/177/509.html [Accessed: 5 Mar 2014].