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failure to state a cause of action

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A quick definition of failure to state a cause of action:

Failure to state a cause of action: This means that someone has not explained why they are suing or making a legal claim. It's like going to the store and asking for a refund without telling the store why you want it. If you don't state a cause of action, the court can't help you because they don't know what you want.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Failure to state a cause of action means that a legal complaint or claim does not have enough information to support a legal case. It is a deficiency or lack of information that prevents a case from moving forward.

Example: If someone sues another person for breach of contract but does not provide any details about the contract or how it was breached, the court may dismiss the case for failure to state a cause of action. This is because the complaint does not provide enough information to support a legal claim.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a legal complaint can be dismissed if it does not provide enough information to support a legal claim. In this case, the plaintiff did not provide enough details about the contract or how it was breached, which is necessary to support a legal claim for breach of contract. As a result, the court may dismiss the case for failure to state a cause of action.

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babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
babycat
16:37
I'm guessing you don't have a sibling named babycat but I hope I still make you marginally happier than normal despite this
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:38
maybe he has a babycat
babycat
16:38
I think everyone should have a babycat
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:39
im allergic to baby cats >:(
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:40
I used to have a babycat, I only got allergies after he died
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:40
I think he’s haunting me
babycat
16:40
:(
babycat
16:40
that's too bad
babycat
16:40
you still have me though <3
@babycat: you make my day marginally happier with your scathing wit
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