Direct interest
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A direct interest, such as would render the interested party incompetent to testify in regard to the matter, is an interest which is certain, and not contingent or doubtful. A matter which is dependent alone on the successful prosecution of an execution cannot be considered as uncertnin, or otherwise than direct, in this sense. In re Van Alstine's Estate, 26 Utah, 193, 72 Pac. 942.
Defined under Direct in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A direct interast, such as would render the interested party incompetent to testify in regard to the tnatter, is an interest which is certain, and. not contingent or doubtful. A matter which is dependent alone on the successful prosecution of an execution cannot be considered as uncertain, or otherwise than direct, in this sense. 1 Ala. 65.