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A quick definition of decree:

A decree is a type of order given by a judge to solve a problem in a court case. It's similar to a judgment, but it's different because it can be given by certain types of courts, like those for divorce or probate. A decree is used to decide who has the right to something and can be used to make sure someone follows through on a promise they made. There are different types of decrees, like a final decree which is the last decision made in a case, or a custody decree which decides who gets to take care of a child.

A more thorough explanation:

A decree is an order given by a judge that resolves the issues in a court case. It is similar to a judgment, but there are some differences. Historically, only certain types of courts could make decrees, such as courts of equity, admiralty, divorce, or probate. However, after the passage of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, most courts can now consider all remedies, including decrees.

A decree is used to address a right that is not recognized by common law. For example, a judge presiding over a court of equity may issue a decree in favor of specific performance as a remedy for a victorious party in a contract case. Decrees may also include directions that guide how they are to be applied, which adds to their utility as flexible remedies.

Some examples of a decree include:

For example, a consent decree is an agreement between all parties involved in a court case. They agree to follow the order given by the judge. This can be used to settle a dispute without going to trial. Another example is a custody decree, which is an order that determines who will have custody of a child. This can be used in cases where parents are getting divorced and cannot agree on custody arrangements.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
11:19
Election Day election day
Write in Dean Z vote
11:20
Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
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