evidence. Those facts which tend to prove the allegations of the party offering them, are called pertinent; those which have no such tendency are called impertinent, 8 Toull. n. 22. By pertinent is also meant that which belongs. Willes, 319. Applicable; relevant Evidence is called “pertinent” when it is directed to the issue or matters in dispute, and legitimately tends to prove the allegations of the party offering it; otherwise it is called “impertinent.” A pertinent hypothesis is one which, if sustained, would logically influence the issue.
Home »
Law Dictionary » P » PERTINENT