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Simple English definitions for legal terms

domicile

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A quick definition of domicile:

Domicile: Domicile means the place where someone really lives and considers as their home. It is the place where they intend to return even if they are currently living somewhere else. Knowing where someone is domiciled is important in legal matters.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Domicile refers to a person's true, main, and permanent home. It's the place where someone has lived, considers as their home, and plans to return to even if they are currently living somewhere else. Knowing where someone is domiciled is important in the field of civil procedure.

  • John was born and raised in New York City. He went to college in California and then moved to Texas for work. Even though he's living in Texas now, his domicile is still New York City because that's where he considers his true home.
  • Samantha is a digital nomad who travels the world while working remotely. She doesn't have a permanent address, but her domicile is her parents' house in Ohio because that's where she grew up and plans to return to eventually.

These examples illustrate how domicile is the place where someone considers their true home, even if they are currently living somewhere else. It's important to know someone's domicile in civil procedure because it determines which court has jurisdiction over a case.

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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lavender, i looked at the stars last night and they said we're gonna hear from schools this week
heck yeah. I have a feeling we will
I got one answer so far from Mizzou and I was WL'ed but hey it's not the end it's just the beginning
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:27
since you're from the future, will fordham release today
14:28
no
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:28
fuck alright
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not this week
14:28
dont even get ur hopes up u fool im from the year 2076
TheMidwestMonger
14:28
I'm terrified with how the world will react to Trump losing
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:28
damn, next question: should i eat the cheese that's been in my fridge for 3 weeks?
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im pretty sure the world is gonna rejoice??
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TheMidwestMonger
14:29
Sorry, I meant the far right and their reaction lol
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14:30
same as last time whine that it was rigged go to court lose every time
good thing im bouncing next year
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:31
why won’t ASU send my scholly info ☹️
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:31
they sent mine about 3 hours after i got the initial acceptance video thing
I just wanna hear back from them
14:31
the adcomm office got there at 10 am took a two hour lunch at 12 and left at 3:30 -- trust me im from the year 2076
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:32
lavender, they should usually get back within a month of going complete
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