This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol7 Equity Jurisprudence, Trusts, Equity Pleading", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
A general demurrer is one which assigns no special ground of objection, save that the bill is without equity. It is generally sufficient as to all defects in substance.
A special demurrer is one which specifies the particular defects objected to.
A special demurrer must always be used where the objection is to the form of the bill.
The form of demurrer generally used is both general and special.
 
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