The most common way to respond to a complaint in California is to file an answer or general denial, but in certain circumstances, it is better to file a demurrer or a motion asking the court to take some action. Which to file? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to which option is...
A demurrer, often called a motion to dismiss, is a motion filed by the other party claiming that your complaint does not establish a valid cause of action. Demurrers are not often filed, and are usually a waste of time, because courts will...
but other possible pleadings include a general denial, a demurrer, a motion to strike and a motion to transfer venue. In addition to one of these responsive pleadings, the defendant can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff and also against anyone else if...
You can file a demurrer or motion to dismiss instead of an answer in many states and in federal court. This document essentially claims that the complaint doesn't present a validcause of actionagainst you. That is, if everything they wrote in their complaint were true, they still wouldn't...