"Demur" Example Sentences
1. The lawyer attempted to demur, but the judge rejected his arguments.
2. The defendant attempted to demur to the plaintiff's complaint.
3. The witness demurred when asked a question he did not want to answer.
4. The defendant attempted to demur to the indictment brought against him.
5. The friend demurred when asked an inappropriate question.
6. The defendant demurred to the plaintiff's tort claim, arguing it failed to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.
7. The jury rejected the defendant's demurrer and the case proceeded to trial.
8. The defendant attempted to demur on the grounds that the facts alleged did not constitute libel.
9. The defendant attempted to demur to the evidence presented by the prosecution.
10. The witness demurred when asked a question regarding privileged information.
11. The politician demurred when asked about a controversial issue.
12. The defendant demurred to the charge of first-degree murder, arguing it should be reduced to manslaughter.
13. The juror initially demurred when asked to serve on the lengthy trial.
14. The defendant attempted to demur to the third count of the indictment.
15. The teacher demurred when asked to change a student's grade.
16. The executive demurred when asked about rumors of layoffs.
17. The defendant demurred and refused to enter a plea.
18. The plaintiff attempted to demur to the defendant's affirmative defenses.
19. The suspect initially demurred but eventually confessed to the crime.
20. The judge rejected the defendant's demurrer and ordered the case to proceed.
21. The man demurred when asked an inappropriate question about his personal life.
22. The witness demurred when asked about confidential information.
23. The judge overruled the demurrer, finding the complaint stated a valid cause of action.
24. The defendant attempted to demur to the charges, arguing they were improperly plead.
25. The defendant attempted to demur to the plaintiff's complaint, arguing it was legally insufficient.
26. The friend demurred when pressed for an opinion he did not feel comfortable giving.
27. The board member demurred when asked about rumors of layoffs at the company.
28. The CEO demurred when asked about future company plans.
29. The board initially demurred when asked to replace the CEO.
30. The plaintiff attempted to demur to the defendant's affirmative defenses, challenging their legal sufficiency.
31. The defendant demurred to the first count but entered a plea to the second count.
32. The witness demurred at first but eventually agreed to testify.
33. The court overruled the defendant's demurrer, finding probable cause for the charges.
34. The defendant demurred repeatedly during his deposition.
35. The suspect initially demurred but eventually confessed when presented with evidence.
36. The judge overruled the demurrer, ruling the complaint contained valid legal claims.
37. The plaintiff attempted to demur to the defendant's counterclaim.
38. The defendant demurred when asked if he had been drinking prior to the accident.
39. The defendant attempted to demur generally to the indictment.
40. The juror demurred when asked to serve on the lengthy trial.
41. The defendant demurred and challenged the sufficiency of the indictment.
42. The witness demurred when asked a question that felt invasive.
43. The friend demurred when asked an insensitive personal question.
44. The board member demurred when asked about a controversial decision.
45. The defendant demurred when asked during discovery if he had the insurance coverage required by law.
46. The executive demurred when asked about planned layoffs at the company.
47. The suspect initially demurred but eventually confessed when faced with evidence.
48. The lawyer advised his client not to demur but to enter a plea instead.
49. The plaintiff challenged the defendant's demurrer, arguing it should be overruled.
50. The judge overruled the defendant's demurrer, finding the facts alleged sufficient to proceed.
51. The witness demurred when asked an inappropriate question by opposing counsel.
52. The accused demurred, refusing to plead guilty or not guilty.
53. The defendant attempted to demur repeatedly during discovery.
54. The employee demurred when asked about rumors of company impropriety.
55. The nephew demurred when asked an inappropriate question by his uncle.
56. The lawyers discussed whether to demur or to file an answer to the complaint.
57. The defendant's demurrer was overruled and he was ordered to file an answer.
58. The defendant attempted to demur to the sufficiency of the criminal information.
59. The court sustained the demurrer, finding the complaint failed to state a valid legal claim.
60. The witness demurred when asked a personal question by opposing counsel.
Common Phases
1. The defendant
demurred against the allegations.
2. I
demurred at the suggestion.
3. She
demurred initially but finally conceded the point.
4. He
demurred at first but finally agreed to help.
5. The council
demurred on the matter for further deliberation.
6. Let us not
demur; now is the appointed time.
7. She did not
demur but readily agreed to my proposal.
8. I
demurred for a moment but then thought better of it.
9. The company
demurred about funding the overly ambitious project.
10. He
demurred politely but firmly when asked to get involved.
11. I
demurred on joining the expedition as I had many reservations.
12. She
demurred objecting to several points of the request.
13. The delegate
demurred at the proposition that was put forward.
14. The committee
demurred on accepting the proposal until more due diligence was done.
15. I
demurred at his impassioned but impractical plea.
16. They
demurred criticizing various aspects of the plan.
17. The officials
demurred from commenting on the controversial issue.
18. I
demurred at first but then relented and agreed to his suggestion.
19. The proposal was received with
demur by most of the board members.
20. He
demurred for some time but finally consented to the request.
21. They
demurred quibbling over specific points of the contract.
22. The board
demurred recommending several changes to the policy.
23. She did not
demur but readily complied with my directives.
24. He
demurred against assisting with the shady business deal.
25. He
demurred politely but firmly against getting involved.
26. I did not
demur but happily agreed to help them out.
27. The official
demurred from commenting further on the sensitive issue.
28. I
demurred initially but then reluctantly agreed to accompany them.
29. The regulator
demurred on approving the controversial product.
30. The defendant
demurred raising multiple legal objections.
31. She
demurred commenting that more details were needed.
32. I
demurred to his notion suggesting we consider alternative options.
33. The General
demurred against the suggestion saying it was against policy.
34. He
demurred objecting to several clauses in the proposed contract.
35. The committee
demurred until further clarification was provided.
36. I
demurred commenting there were better ways to spend the funds.
37. The jury
demurred acquitting the defendant of all charges.
38. The invitee
demurred politely but firmly against joining the group.
39. The board
demurred to make a final decision today.
40. They
demurred raising doubts about the ethics of the proposed course of action.
41. I did not
demur but agreed to help them on short notice.
42. The witness
demurred answering several of the questions posed.
43. I did not
demur but acquiesced to his dominating manner.
44. They
demurred criticizing various details of the presentation.
45. She did not
demur but readily accepted my invitation.
46. The executive
demurred declining to comment further.
47. I
demurred but then reluctantly agreed to the outrageous request.
48. The troops
demurred against following the unwise order.
49. The witness
demurred from answering the controversial question.
50. He
demurred objecting to multiple provisions in the contract.
51. Legislators
demurred recommending changes to several provisions in the bill.
52. She did not
demur but eagerly agreed to help them out.
53. I
demurred at first but then finally acquiesced.
54. The teacher
demurred giving the failing student another chance.
55. The board
demurred awaiting further details before approving the proposal.
56. The shareholders
demurred refusing to approve the merger.
57. I did not
demur but gladly consented to his wishes.
58. The defense
demurred claiming the prosecution had not met its burden of proof.
59. The invitees
demurred politely but firmly declining the invitation.
60. I did not
demur but cheerfully agreed to attend the party.