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certificate of merit

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A quick definition of certificate of merit:

A certificate of merit is a document that a lawyer files with a lawsuit to show that they have talked to an expert and believe that the case has a good reason to be in court. Some states make it a law that certain types of cases, like when someone says a professional did something wrong, need a certificate of merit. This is to stop people from making up stories and wasting time in court. If a lawyer doesn't file a certificate of merit when they should, the case might be thrown out. Sometimes, the certificate has to be signed under oath or with a promise to tell the truth, and that's called an affidavit of merit.

A more thorough explanation:

A certificate of merit is a legal document that is filed with a complaint in a civil lawsuit. It is signed by the plaintiff's attorney and declares that the attorney has consulted with at least one expert and concluded that the lawsuit has merit.

For example, in some states, a certificate of merit is required in cases of professional malpractice. This means that before a lawsuit can be filed, the plaintiff's attorney must consult with an expert in the field and obtain a certificate of merit stating that the lawsuit has merit.

The purpose of a certificate of merit is to prevent frivolous lawsuits from being filed. By requiring the plaintiff's attorney to consult with an expert and obtain a certificate of merit, the court can ensure that only legitimate lawsuits are pursued.

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:03
I applied Sept 1, and people who applied after me are getting decisions so....
we thinking GULC wave today?
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:03
@Skydog1969: They might be only releasing results for YM right now
14:03
could just be that you are not an automatic yes or no, but maybe they want to look at your app more. Don't lose hope
gonna get a virtual spray bottle
14:04
true that could be it
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:04
@Skydog1969: yeah, I am not a California resident so I technically have no reason to be applying there
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:04
im a resident so for me even scarier
14:05
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: My legal address says I am from NJ but I live in CA.
14:06
I have no business applying based on my stats but its where I went to undergrad
14:07
Has anyone not heard back from any schools and is pushing two months in a couple weeks?
Wait gulc wave would go crazy
1a2b3c4d26z
14:15
I love that someone went through the effort of making that post
1a2b3c4d26z
14:17
Nvm their previous posts are hilarious
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:18
Ya this guy is really funny and smart like omg hes just the best
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:19
I wonder if they go to the university of YM
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:19
His Irl name is Joe M.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:20
Davis needs to stop playing
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:21
I got two A's today, but my hunger is never ending
14:21
give me UC Davis
babycat
14:22
just straight up evil
hey all good morning
are we expecting any waves today?
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:24
Maybe Pepperdine
HopefullyInLawSchool
14:24
But I think more will arrive tomorrow
babycat
14:24
no one wants to talk about how GULC’s accommodations office is evil with me?
babycat
14:25
GULC to a pregnant 2L who requested final exam accommodations for the week she is expected to give birth: "Motherhood is not for the Faint of Heart."
babycat
14:25
can you imagine
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