Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Word of the Week #6

Demurrer

Book: Communication Law

Sentence Used: The trial court sustained the demurrers, ruling that the publications in question were privileged under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Definition: (v.) A motion to dismiss a civil case, alleging that the plaintiff's complaint fails to state grounds for a valid legal claim.

My sentence: The media defendants demurred to the complaint because the plaintiff lack true facts.

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