speaking demurrer

speaking demurrer
A demurrer which should be overruled as setting up a ground dehors the record, or a ground which to be sustained requires reference to facts not appearing on the face of the pleading attacked. 41 Am J1st Pl § 209.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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