Surrebuttal
/ˌsʌrɪˈbʌtəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A pleading or evidence presented in response to a rebuttal, aimed at countering or refuting it.
The attorney submitted a surrebuttal to address the new claims made in the defendant's rebuttal.
Forms
- surrebuttals
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Commentary
A surrebuttal follows a rebuttal in the sequence of pleadings and is typically used to respond specifically to issues newly raised.
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