Irrelevant
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Matter in a pleading which has no substantial relation to the controversy in suit. 3 Sandf. Ch. (N. Y.) 743; 6 How. Pr. (N. Y.) 312. Equivalent to "impertinent." Includes "Scandalous" matter in a pleading. 5 How. Pr. (N. Y.) 53.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Not- pertinent; without relation to the matter in issue; redundant. See 18 N. Y. 315, 72 Am. Dec. 515.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the law of evidence. Not relevant; not relating or applicable to the matter in issue; not supporting the issue.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
Not relevant; not applicable to the matter in issue.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In thelaw of evidence. Not relevant; not relating or applicabl the matter in issue; not supporting the issue,
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Relevant.