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due course of law

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A quick definition of due course of law:

Due course of law, also known as due process, refers to the fair and just legal proceedings that protect people's rights. This includes giving notice and the opportunity for a fair hearing before a decision is made. It is important that the government follows established rules and principles to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. This applies to both adults and children, and includes both procedural due process (notice and a hearing) and substantive due process (fair and reasonable laws that serve a legitimate purpose).

A more thorough explanation:

Due course of law refers to the process of legal proceedings that follow established rules and principles to protect and enforce private rights. It includes the right to notice and a fair hearing before a tribunal with the power to decide the case. Due course of law is also known as due process.

For example, if someone is accused of a crime, they have the right to be informed of the charges against them and to have a fair trial before a judge and jury. This ensures that the accused person is given a chance to defend themselves and that the legal process is fair and just.

There are different types of due process, including procedural due process and substantive due process. Procedural due process requires that the minimal requirements of notice and a hearing be guaranteed by the Due Process Clauses of the 5th and 14th Amendments, especially if the deprivation of a significant life, liberty, or property interest may occur. Substantive due process requires that legislation be fair and reasonable in content and further a legitimate governmental objective.

Overall, due course of law is an essential part of the legal system that ensures fairness and justice for all individuals involved in legal proceedings.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
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
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