👉 In business and shipping, a demurrer is a legal document that a party to an action or contract must file before the court in order for it to be considered valid. It is used when a party wishes to dispute payment for goods delivered but does not receive them within the agreed upon time period. The purpose of a demurrer is usually to contest the amount owed, the reason for delay, or any other issue that may arise during the course of an action or contract. The court will