A widow; as A B, relict of C D. This term is applied to the survivor of a pair of married people, whether the survivor is the husband or the wife; it means the relict of the united pair, (or of the marriage union,) not the relict of the deceased individual. Spitler v. Heeter, 42 Ohio St 101. … [Read more...] about RELICT
RELEVANT EVIDENCE
Having relevancy or a reasonable connection with the matter in issue or at trial. Having probative value. That which is applicable to the issue and which ought to be received; the phrase is used in opposition to irrelevant evidence, which is that which is not so applicable, and which must be rejected. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT EVIDENCE
RELIANCE
To depend upon the statement or action of another as if genuine and true. … [Read more...] about RELIANCE
RELEVANCY
As a quality of evidence, "relevancy" means applicability to the issue joined. Relevancy is that which conduces to the proof of a pertinent hypothesis; a pertinent hypothesis being one which, if sustained, would logically influence the issue. Whart Ev. … [Read more...] about RELEVANCY
RELEVANT
Applying to the matter in question; affording something to the purpose. In Scotch law, good in law, legally sufficient; as, a "relevant" plea or defense. Relevant evidence. See Evidence. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT