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Simple English definitions for legal terms

fee

Read a random definition: Woodson v. North Carolina (1976)

A quick definition of fee:

Term: fee

Definition: A fee is a payment for a service or something you own. For example, when you go to the doctor, you pay a fee for their services. In legal terms, a fee can also mean that you own a piece of land or property.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A fee is a payment or charge for services rendered, usually in the form of money or property. In legal and property contexts, a fee can also refer to a heritable interest in land, such as a fee simple.

Example 1: When you go to the doctor, you usually have to pay a fee for the appointment. This fee covers the cost of the doctor's time and expertise.

Example 2: If you want to use a public park for a wedding or event, you may have to pay a fee to reserve the space. This fee helps maintain the park and cover any additional costs associated with your event.

Explanation: In both examples, a fee is a payment that is required in exchange for a service or use of a resource. The fee is typically set by the provider or owner of the resource and is meant to cover the costs associated with providing the service or maintaining the resource. In legal and property contexts, a fee can also refer to a type of ownership interest in land, which gives the owner the right to use and transfer the property as they see fit.

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RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
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
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@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
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
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
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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