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damnum infectum

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A quick definition of damnum infectum:

Term: DAMNUM INFECTUM

Definition: Damnum infectum is a Latin term used in Roman law to describe a loss that has not yet happened but is likely to happen. For example, if a neighbor's building is in danger of collapsing onto your property, this is considered damnum infectum because the loss has not yet occurred but is anticipated.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Damnum infectum (dam-nəm in-fek-təm) is a Latin term used in Roman law to refer to a loss that has not yet been suffered but is threatened or anticipated. This can occur when there is a risk of damage or harm to one's property or interests.

Example: A common example of damnum infectum is when a neighbor's building is in danger of collapsing onto one's property. In this situation, the potential loss or damage to one's property is not yet realized, but it is anticipated and feared. Another example could be a pending lawsuit that may result in financial loss, even though the outcome is uncertain.

The examples illustrate how damnum infectum refers to a potential loss or harm that has not yet occurred but is feared or anticipated. It is important to consider the possibility of damnum infectum when assessing risks and making decisions that could impact one's property or interests.

damnum fatale | damnum sine injuria

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ClassyPleasantHeron
10:29
I'd only check a status checker to make sure my application is complete. Anything else is just asking for an anxiety attack. Schools will contact us when they have a decision ready.
snow
10:30
thats a good mindset to have
10:30
yeah I just submitted about 10 applications and submitting several more the next few days so I thought it would be easier to track them to make sure they all went complete
babycat
10:34
what I do is make a Google doc and put the links to all the status checkers in it
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:35
If you still have LawHub, I believe that checker still works.
babycat
10:35
lawhub doesn’t have every school on it though
snow
10:35
@babycat: have you submitted all your apps yet?
babycat
10:36
i got maybe three more to do. 10 done so far
snow
10:36
you sending cooley?
babycat
10:38
I’m applying Cooley binding ED
babycat
10:38
😋
snow
10:39
in all honesty, youd probs get rejected from cooley
triplethread
10:39
omg whoever recommended law hub thank you
snow
10:40
yall ever have someone try to tell you a "feel good" story but it makes you feel worse
triplethread
10:40
it doesnt have all of my schools but it does half over half which kills a lot of time for me
triplethread
10:40
have over half
triplethread
10:43
@llama: that looks complicated no thanks
10:46
@triplethread: no worries
starfishies
10:54
thats a beautiful spreadsheet what
starfishies
10:54
i wish i saw that before i made my notion board
10:55
Just lay there and llama will do all the work
triplethread
11:05
i want mac and cheese really bad
1a2b3c4d26z
11:06
What dish is everyone most excited for on thanksgiving
11:06
stuff your face, queen
snow
11:08
pecan pie
babycat
11:09
your mom
triplethread
11:10
thats really hard to pick. my mom is from Jamaica so probably oxtail. its like a roast beef over rice. really yummy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:11
yummmmm
snow
11:11
i just impulsively bought an ipad with a pencil for law school
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