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bifurcated trial

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A quick definition of bifurcated trial:

A bifurcated trial is a type of trial that is split into two parts. The first part is to determine if someone is guilty or liable for something, while the second part is to determine the consequences or damages that should be given. For example, in a criminal trial, the first part would determine if the person is guilty or not, while the second part would determine the punishment. In a personal injury case, the first part would determine who is at fault, while the second part would determine how much money should be paid for damages. This type of trial is also called a two-stage trial.

A more thorough explanation:

Bifurcated trial is a legal term that refers to a trial that is conducted in two stages.

In the first stage, the court determines the liability or guilt of the defendant. In the second stage, the court determines the damages or penalties.

For example, in a criminal case, the first stage determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The second stage determines the penalty or sentence.

In a personal injury case, the first stage determines who is at fault for the injury. The second stage determines the amount of compensation the injured party should receive.

Bifurcated trial is also known as a two-stage trial.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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