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dispatch rule

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A quick definition of dispatch rule:

The dispatch rule, also known as the mailbox rule, is a principle that states that when a person sends a letter or document by mail, it is considered received by the recipient on the date it was mailed. This applies to contracts and legal documents, as well as other types of mail. However, if the offer or document specifies that it must be received by a certain date, the dispatch rule does not apply. The dispatch rule varies depending on the jurisdiction and may also apply to filings made by overnight courier services.

A more thorough explanation:

The dispatch rule, also known as the mailbox rule, is a legal principle that applies to contracts and legal filings. It states that an acceptance of an offer becomes effective and legally binding once it has been properly mailed. However, this rule does not apply if the offer specifies that acceptance is only effective upon receipt.

For example, if a company offers to sell a product to a customer and the customer mails an acceptance of the offer, the dispatch rule applies. The acceptance becomes legally binding as soon as it is mailed, even if the company has not yet received it.

The dispatch rule also applies to legal filings. When a document is filed or served by mail, it is considered to have been filed or served on the date of mailing. However, the specifics of this rule can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the type of filing.

For instance, if a person files a lawsuit by mailing the necessary documents to the court, the dispatch rule applies. The filing is considered to have been made on the date the documents were mailed, even if the court has not yet received them.

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
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usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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