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defence

In law, collective term for the defendant (the person accused of having committed a crime or wrong) and his or her legal advisors and representatives. It is also the case made in answer to the action or claim being made against the defendant. Defendants who cannot afford to pay for legal advisors are frequently granted legal aid (assistance with fees).



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The vast majority of cases get dismissed either through a demurrer, by obtaining motions for summary judgment or convincing the plaintiff's counsel there is no value to the case," said Robert Nagle, litigation cost manager at the County of Los Angeles.
Cop shop: Manning & Marder specializes in officer defense by Bronstad, Amanda / Los Angeles Business Journal
But even if I grant that demurrer, many questions remain to be asked.
Liberal learning and the social revolution by Lindsay, John V. / Liberal Education
``The demurrer (motion to dismiss) shows some desperate arguments,'' attorney Craig Collins said.
DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT REQUESTED TAX SPENDING IN DISPUTE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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