PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Demurrers
......Effect of Failure to Demur
4 Cards On This Topic:
  • Failure to demur to complaint or cross-complaint waives objection, except as to lack of jurisdiction or failure to state cause of action.
  • Failure to demur to answer waives objection, except as to failure to state facts sufficient to constitute defense.
  • Ds failed to request affirmative relief in trial ct. by demurrer, answer or motion to dismiss, stay or transfer. Ct. then had jurisdiction to rule on merits of prelim. injunction.
  • Issues re mandatory actions of trial ct. to be raised by demurrer where they appear on face of complaint and by answer where factual issues must be resolved.