De Lima scored her first victory in 2021 as one of the three drug cases filed against her was dismissed by the Muntinlupa City RTC Branch 205, which granted her demurrer to evidence that has the effect of a case dismissal.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1768300/leila-de-lima-acquitted-in-2nd-drug-case

For the eviction lawsuit, Hirschhorn’s team requested a demurrer, which is a plea to dismiss a complaint on the grounds that there’s no legal basis for a lawsuit.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/15/the-tenant-from-hell-she-checked-into-a-luxury-airbnb-then-refused-to-pay-or-leave-its-been-540-days/

Under the rules, the denial of a demurrer to evidence that was filed with the permission of the court means the trial on the criminal case will proceed with the accused presenting his or her evidence.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/23/trial-to-proceed-in-graft-case-vs-ex-pnu-president/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trial-to-proceed-in-graft-case-vs-ex-pnu-president