Legal Definitions - objection in point of law

An objection in point of law is a type of defensive pleading used by a defendant in a legal case. In this type of objection, the defendant admits the facts alleged by the plaintiff but argues that they do not make out a legal claim. This is also known as a demurrer.

For example, if a plaintiff sues a defendant for breach of contract, the defendant may file a demurrer arguing that even if all the facts alleged by the plaintiff are true, they do not amount to a breach of contract.

A demurrer is a type of pleading that states that although the facts alleged in a complaint may be true, they are insufficient for the plaintiff to state a claim for relief and for the defendant to frame an answer. In some jurisdictions, such a pleading is now termed a motion to dismiss, but the demurrer is still used in a few states, including California, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania.

There are different types of demurrers, including:

• General demurrer
• Special demurrer
• Speaking demurrer
• Parol demurrer (historical)

Overall, an objection in point of law is a way for a defendant to challenge the legal sufficiency of a plaintiff's claim without disputing the facts alleged.