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fiduciary contract

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A quick definition of fiduciary contract:

A fiduciary contract is an agreement between two parties where one party gives something to the other party with the condition that the second party will return it to the first party. It's like borrowing something from a friend and promising to give it back.

A more thorough explanation:

A fiduciary contract is an agreement between two parties where one party entrusts something to the other party with the condition that it will be returned to the first party.

For example, if a person hires a financial advisor to manage their investments, they are entering into a fiduciary contract. The financial advisor is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the investments in the best interest of the client and returning the profits to the client.

Another example of a fiduciary contract is when a person hires a lawyer to represent them in a legal matter. The lawyer is entrusted with the responsibility of representing the client's interests and returning any settlements or damages awarded to the client.

These examples illustrate the definition of a fiduciary contract because in both cases, one party is entrusting something valuable to another party with the expectation that it will be returned to them. The second party is obligated to act in the best interest of the first party and return any profits or damages to them.

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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?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
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