special matterglossary / special matter Common-law pleading. Out-of-the-ordinary evidence that a defendant is allowed to enter, after notice to the plaintiff, under a plea of the general issue. 词条贡献者 资深译员Connie,国际知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管执法相关的法律文件。
special matter special matter, 特别事项 special matter 特别事项 在普通法诉讼中,被告在作出概括否认答辩〔plea of the general issue〕时,经事先通知原告,准许其作为特别证据提出的事项,从而被告可以不必专门为之作出答辩。