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Attributes of a demurrer application
Distinction between demurrer and jurisdiction
Effect of an unsuccessful demurrer
Effect of a successful demurrer
Effect of filing a demurrer on a statement of claim
Effect of filing a demurrer rather than filing a counter-affidavit
Effect of raising defences after filing a demurrer
Instances where a demurrer can be filed
Nature of a demurrer proceeding
Principles governing the use of documents attached to a demurrer application
Propriety of an application by way of demurrer
The basis of a demurrer
The rule that a demurrer application should be supported by an affidavit
The rule that demurrer must be filed before the filing of a statement of defence
What does not amount to demurrer
What the demurrer procedure entails
Whether a defendant who has filed a statement of defence or given evidence can rely on a demurrer application
Whether an affidavit and a statement of claim must accompany a demurrer application
Whether an application by a defendant seeking the striking out of a suit on the ground of lack of jurisdiction is a demurrer
Whether filing a preliminary objection challenging a court's jurisdiction without filing a statement of defence amounts to demurrer
Whether in the absence of demurrer provisions, the defendant needs to file a statement of defence to challenge any defect affecting the jurisdiction of the court
Whether the defence must file a statement of defence to raise objection to the jurisdictional competence of the court
Whether the defendant is permitted to file a statement of defence or rely on it in a demurrer proceeding
Whether the issue of whether a party sued as a juristic person is a matter of jurisdiction which can be raised before the filing of statement of defence
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