What is matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected called?
surplusage — (Law) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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