The absence of the quality of relevancy in evidence or pleadings. Irrelevancy, in an answer, consists in statements which are not material to the decision of the case; such as do not form'or tender any material issue. People v. McCumber, 18 N. i. 321, 72 Am. Dec. 515; Walker v. Hewitt 11 How. Prac. (N. Y.) 398; Carpenter v. Bel; 1 Rob. (N. Y.) 715; Smith v. Smith, 50 S. C. 54, … [Read more...] about IRRELEVANCY
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IRRITANT
In Scotch law. Avoiding or making void; as an irritant clause. See IRRITANCY. … [Read more...] about IRRITANT
IRRELEVANT
In the law of evidence. Not relevant; not relating or applicable to the matter In issue; not supporting the Issue. … [Read more...] about IRRELEVANT
IRRITANT CLAUSE
In Scotch law. A provision by which certain prohibited acts specified In a deed are, if committed, declared to be null and void. A resolutive clause dissolves and puts an end to the right of a proprietor on his committing the acts so declared void. … [Read more...] about IRRITANT CLAUSE
IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE
That which does not support the issue, and which) of course, must be excluded. See Relevant. … [Read more...] about IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE