A demurrer is a request made to a court asking it to dismiss a lawsuit. In most jurisdictions, the grounds for a demurrer must appear on the face of the pleading, including exhibits, to which the demurrer is directed, or constitute a matter of which the court can or must take judicial notice. The moving party will make one of a number of possible arguments, most commonly that the claims set forth in the petition or complaint fail to state a claim on which relief can be granted. In most states and in federal court, the term demurrer has been replaced by 'motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim' (called a '12(b)(6) motion' in federal court) or similar term. SmartRules covers hundreds of common activities in Los Angeles Superior Court, part of the coverage available in SmartRules California. SmartRules California simplifies the rules for complying with codes, rules of court, civil procedure and local court rules, in a single search. SmartRules covers pleadings, timing, format, motion practice, subpoenas, filing and service.

A demurrer is a request made to a court asking it to dismiss a lawsuit. In most jurisdictions, the grounds for a demurrer must appear on the face of ... expand