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equity pleading

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A quick definition of equity pleading:

Pleading is a formal document that people use in a legal case to state their side of the story. It can be a complaint or an answer to the other party's claims. There are different types of pleadings, such as amended or supplemental pleadings, and different systems of pleading, such as code or notice pleading. Equity pleading is a type of pleading used in courts of equity, which are courts that deal with fairness and justice. It's important to follow the rules of pleading to make sure your case is presented clearly and accurately.

A more thorough explanation:

Equity pleading is a system of defining and narrowing the issues in a lawsuit whereby the parties file formal documents alleging their respective positions. It is used in courts of equity.

For example, if a person wants to sue their neighbor for cutting down a tree on their property, they would file a complaint with the court. The complaint would state the facts of the case and the legal claims the person is making against their neighbor. The neighbor would then file an answer, responding to the allegations and stating their own position.

Equity pleading is important because it helps to ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the issues in the case and can prepare their arguments accordingly. It also helps to prevent surprises during the trial, as both parties are required to disclose their positions and evidence beforehand.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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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
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Nice! @Macaque
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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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.
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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
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No idea
windyMagician
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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
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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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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