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civil remedy

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A quick definition of civil remedy:

A civil remedy is a way to enforce a right or fix a wrong through legal or equitable relief. It can include things like getting money from someone who wronged you or making them stop their bad behavior. There are different types of remedies, like legal remedies that are available in court or equitable remedies that are non-monetary, like an injunction. Some remedies are temporary, like a restraining order, while others are permanent, like specific performance.

A more thorough explanation:

A civil remedy is a legal or equitable relief that enforces a right or redresses a wrong. It is a means of obtaining justice for a wronged party.

For example, if a person is injured in a car accident, they may seek a civil remedy by filing a lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident. The court may award the injured person monetary damages to compensate for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Another example of a civil remedy is an injunction, which is a court order that requires a person to stop doing something or to take a specific action. For instance, if a company is using a trademark that belongs to another company, the owner of the trademark may seek an injunction to stop the infringing company from using their trademark.

Overall, civil remedies are an essential part of the legal system, as they provide a way for individuals and businesses to seek justice and hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions.

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[M] cheriebomb
15:41
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llama
15:43
woah so much swagger with dat 'm;
Dkk
15:47
@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.
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Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
cheriebomb
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
llama
15:50
lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs
CynicalOops
15:53
Blow and back day out by boston bay
cheriebomb
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.
windyMagician
16:10
is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
llama
16:12
no-value as a consumer often means more than the price
Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
16:15
My sister just officially graduated, yay!
llama
16:16
awesome @Dkks sister
llama
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
Sarah in the bathroom
texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
fuck okay
windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
16:18
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
llama
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
cheriebomb
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
cheriebomb
16:34
then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
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