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doctrine of scrivener's error

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A quick definition of doctrine of scrivener's error:

The Doctrine of Scrivener's Error is a rule that allows a mistake in a written document to be corrected if there is clear and convincing evidence of a typographical error. This means that if there is a mistake in a document that was not intended, it can be fixed as long as there is proof that it was a mistake. This rule only applies to minor errors, like spelling mistakes or typos, and not to major mistakes like changing the meaning of a contract.

A more thorough explanation:

The Doctrine of Scrivener's Error is a rule that allows a typographical error in a legal document to be corrected by parol evidence if the evidence is precise, clear, and convincing. This means that if there is a mistake in a legal document, it can be fixed if there is enough evidence to prove that it was a simple error and not intentional.

For example, if a contract mistakenly states that the price of a product is $100 instead of $200, the Doctrine of Scrivener's Error can be used to correct the mistake if there is evidence that it was a simple typo and not intentional.

Another example is if a court order mistakenly states the wrong date for a hearing, the Doctrine of Scrivener's Error can be used to correct the mistake if there is evidence that it was a simple error and not intentional.

The Doctrine of Scrivener's Error is important because it allows for mistakes to be corrected without having to go through the process of creating a new legal document or going to court to fix the mistake.

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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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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
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Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
almost all of my apps have been UR for 6 weeks at this point I feel exhausted waiting for them to finish
Irvine is being snobby and wont start any review until end of Nov.
Yeah, it’s tough. I’m distracting myself by playing good video games after work :)
im distracting myself by schizo-scrolling r/lawschoolamissions and every conceivable data point on this godforsaken website
it is not working
Haaa I naturally want to do that too. I’m trying to stop. They need a surgeon general’s warning on this site for perspective law students
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There aren't many people in my stat range so I pretty much know every result in my range after being on here for a few years
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congrats on the 172 bruce
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9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
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some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
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