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general demurrer
general demurrer see demurrer
demurrer
create a question of fact for the jury to decide general demurrer : a demurrer that challenges the sufficiency of the substance
Defence
the jurisdiction, or demurs, or pleads specially in bar, or generally, that he is not guilty. The defence of one's self, … XXV., sub-stituted for the old 'demurrer.' See STATEMENT OF DEFENCE DEMURRER. In certain cases, e.g., where the plaintiff's claim is for
Extent
deceased debtor, and seize them into the Crown's hands. See generally the cases in Mew's Digest, tit. 'Crown (Execution by Extent)'; … issue is then joined, and it is decided either on demurrer or by a trial before a jury. If judgment be
Crown cases reserved
court infinaland without appeal, unless a certificate of the Attorney General is obtained under s. 1(6) of the Criminal Appeal Act, … of law at criminal trials (except in the case of demurrers and writs of error) might be referred for decision to
Modo et forma
be true in manner and form as well as in general effect. The plea of non est factum, and the replication … essential, so as to render their omission a cause of demurrer. See now PLEADING.
Respondeat ouster
respondent ouster, and may plead over to the offence the general issue, not guilty, Steph. Com., 7th ed., iii. 569; iv. … Respondeat ouster (let him answer over). If a demurrer is joined in a plea to the jurisdiction, person, or
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