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A quick definition of clear error:

Clear Error: This term refers to a mistake that has been made and needs to be corrected. It is similar to the word "error." The Clearfield Trust doctrine is a rule that says federal courts can make their own laws when there is a strong reason to do so and it is important for the whole country to follow the same rule. This rule was made in a court case called Clearfield Trust Co. v. United States in 1943. Another rule called the Erie Doctrine is different from the Clearfield Trust doctrine.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Clear error refers to a mistake made by a court or other legal authority that is obvious and can be easily corrected. It is a type of error that is clear and unambiguous, and does not require further investigation or analysis.

For example, if a judge accidentally enters the wrong date on a court order, that would be considered a clear error. Similarly, if a government agency mistakenly calculates someone's taxes and it is obvious that the calculation is incorrect, that would also be a clear error.

The concept of clear error is important in legal proceedings because it allows mistakes to be corrected quickly and efficiently, without the need for lengthy appeals or further litigation. By identifying and correcting clear errors, the legal system can ensure that justice is served in a timely and fair manner.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
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
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