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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of blank check:

A blank check is a type of check that has been signed by the person who wrote it, but has not been filled out with the name of the person who will receive the money or the amount of money that will be given. This means that anyone who gets their hands on the check can fill it out and take as much money as they want. Blank checks are not safe to use and should be avoided.

A more thorough explanation:

A blank check is a type of check that is signed by the drawer but left blank as to the payee or the amount, or both. This means that the person who receives the check can fill in the amount and the name of the payee.

For example, if a person gives a blank check to their contractor to pay for home renovations, the contractor can fill in the amount they want to be paid and their own name as the payee. This can be risky because the contractor could potentially fill in a larger amount than what was agreed upon or even write the check to themselves.

It is important to be cautious when giving out blank checks and to only do so with people you trust.

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Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
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