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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of error:

An error is a mistake or misunderstanding. In legal situations, an error can be a mistake about the facts or the law. If there is a mistake about the law, it can change the outcome of the case. If there is a mistake about the facts, it may or may not change the outcome. Sometimes, an error doesn't change the final result and is called a harmless error.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An error is a mistake or misconception. In legal contexts, an error can be a mistake of fact or a mistake of law. A mistake of law can nullify or reverse a judgment in a case. A mistake of fact that a judge or jury relied on to reach a decision or verdict may or may not warrant reversal. A harmless error in court proceedings is one that does not affect or change the case's final result.

  • Example 1: A student makes an error on a math problem and gets the wrong answer.
  • Example 2: In a court case, the judge makes an error of law and the verdict is reversed.
  • Example 3: In a court case, the jury makes an error of fact and the verdict is upheld because it does not affect the final result.

The examples illustrate that errors can occur in various contexts, such as academic work or legal proceedings. Mistakes can have different consequences depending on the situation. In a court case, an error of law can have a significant impact on the outcome, while an error of fact may not. A harmless error does not affect the final result, so it is not considered significant.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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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