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avulsion

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A quick definition of avulsion:

Avulsion: When water quickly covers land or moves it to a new place, it's called avulsion. If this happens, the original owner of the land still owns it, even if it's moved. For example, if a big storm causes a piece of land to break off and float away, the person who owned the land before still owns it. This is different from when land slowly builds up next to water, which belongs to whoever it ends up next to. Avulsion can cause problems when the government wants to change the coastline, and people who used to own beachfront property lose it because the land is filled in.

A more thorough explanation:

Avulsion is a term used to describe the sudden movement of land caused by water. This can happen during natural disasters like hurricanes or floods. When land is moved by avulsion, it is still considered the property of the original owner, even if it ends up in a different location.

For example, if a river floods and washes away a chunk of land from someone's property, that person still owns the land even if it ends up downstream. This is different from when land slowly accumulates over time due to natural processes, which is called alluvion.

Avulsion can be a tricky legal issue, especially when it comes to government-owned property. For example, if a hurricane causes a large area of land to become permanently submerged, the government may decide to refill the area in order to protect the coastline. This can lead to disputes over property ownership and whether the government has the right to take away someone's oceanfront access.

Overall, avulsion refers to the sudden and dramatic movement of land caused by water, and it can have significant legal implications for property owners.

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Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
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16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
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babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
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16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
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16:18
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16:20
also congrats!! big win
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16:23
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