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Simple English definitions for legal terms

bright-line rule

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A quick definition of bright-line rule:

A bright-line rule is a clear and simple rule that helps solve legal problems in a predictable way. It is based on objective factors and helps people know what to expect in legal situations. However, it may not always be fair in every situation because it doesn't take into account individual differences. Another way to solve legal problems is through balancing tests, which consider more factors but can lead to less consistent outcomes.

A more thorough explanation:

A bright-line rule is a clear and objective legal rule that provides a straightforward answer to a legal question. It is based on objective factors and allows parties to conduct their affairs in a way that avoids lawsuits. However, it may lack flexibility and may not consider individual nuances, which can lead to unfair outcomes.

An example of a bright-line rule is the legal age for drinking alcohol. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21. This rule is clear and objective, and it applies to everyone equally. Anyone who is under 21 and caught drinking alcohol can be charged with a crime, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Another example is the rule that the party whose car is damaged in the front is responsible for a car accident. This rule is easy to understand and provides a clear answer to who is at fault in a car accident. However, it may not consider individual circumstances, such as if one party backed into the other.

These examples illustrate how bright-line rules can provide a clear and objective answer to legal questions. However, they may not always consider individual circumstances, which can lead to unfair outcomes.

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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
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
almost all of my apps have been UR for 6 weeks at this point I feel exhausted waiting for them to finish
Irvine is being snobby and wont start any review until end of Nov.
Yeah, it’s tough. I’m distracting myself by playing good video games after work :)
im distracting myself by schizo-scrolling r/lawschoolamissions and every conceivable data point on this godforsaken website
it is not working
Haaa I naturally want to do that too. I’m trying to stop. They need a surgeon general’s warning on this site for perspective law students
i spend more time on here then anything else trying to rationalize that the waves from last year will match waves for this year (they won't) and that the stats of people with the same stats are indicative of my own (they aren't)
There aren't many people in my stat range so I pretty much know every result in my range after being on here for a few years
9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
go dawgs fr
9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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