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Federal Rules Decisions

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A quick definition of Federal Rules Decisions:

Federal Rules Decisions: These are legal documents that help judges and lawyers understand how to apply the rules of federal court cases. They are often abbreviated as F.R.D. and are used to guide decisions in future cases.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Federal Rules Decisions, also known as F.R.D., refers to a series of books that contain court decisions related to the interpretation and application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. These rules govern the procedures used in federal courts for civil cases.

Example: A plaintiff files a lawsuit in federal court against a defendant for breach of contract. The defendant files a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that the plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The court issues a decision on the motion, which is published in the F.R.D. series. This decision may be cited by other courts facing similar issues in the future.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a court decision related to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure can be published in the F.R.D. series. This series serves as a resource for lawyers and judges who need to understand how the rules have been interpreted and applied in previous cases. By citing these decisions, courts can ensure consistency in their application of the rules.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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