What is typically the outcome of a "demurrer" if granted?

When a court grants a demurrer, it signifies that the pleading in question, usually a complaint or charge, is deemed legally insufficient. This means that even if all facts presented by the plaintiff are accepted as true, there is no valid legal basis for the claim. Therefore, the correct outcome of a granted demurrer is that the pleading is dismissed.

While the legal process does allow for the possibility of refiling or amending the pleading to address the issues raised by the demurrer, the immediate effect is the dismissal of the original pleading, which is why this option is the appropriate answer. The other outcomes, such as proceeding to trial or requiring the defendant to testify, do not occur when a demurrer is granted, as the legal focus is on whether the initial pleading has sufficient grounds to proceed further.