relevant evidence

Evidence tending to prove or disprove a matter in issue.

• Relevant evidence is both probative and material and is admissible unless excluded by a specific statute or rule. Fed. R. Evid. 401–403.

— Also termed competent evidence. Cf. material evidence. [Cases: Criminal Law 338; Evidence 99. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 710, 730; Evidence§§ 2–5, 197–199, 204, 206.]

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