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forcible entry and detainer

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A quick definition of forcible entry and detainer:

Forcible entry and detainer is when someone takes and keeps possession of land or a building without permission. This is against the law and can be a crime. It's like breaking into someone's house and refusing to leave. There is a legal process called forcible detainer that can be used to get the property back from the person who took it. This process is regulated by different laws in different states.

A more thorough explanation:

Forcible entry and detainer refers to the act of taking and keeping possession of lands and tenements without legal authority. This can be done through violence or intimidation, and is considered a crime according to English law.

For example, if someone enters another person's property without permission and refuses to leave, or uses force to take possession of the property, they may be charged with forcible entry and detainer.

In some cases, a quick and simple legal proceeding can be used to regain possession of the property from the person who wrongfully took it or refused to surrender it. This is known as forcible detainer.

Overall, forcible entry and detainer is a legal concept that deals with the unlawful taking and keeping of possession of property, and there are specific legal remedies available to address this issue.

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same as last time whine that it was rigged go to court lose every time
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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why won’t ASU send my scholly info ☹️
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:31
they sent mine about 3 hours after i got the initial acceptance video thing
I just wanna hear back from them
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the adcomm office got there at 10 am took a two hour lunch at 12 and left at 3:30 -- trust me im from the year 2076
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14:32
lavender, they should usually get back within a month of going complete
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:35
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: good to know! I thought I missed SMTH bc someone told me they got their admissions packet before the video lol
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:35
I got school that have me under review for over a month... just hope it puts me in their first wave of As
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Anyone know if asu releases decisions all at once or if they trickle out throughout the day?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:39
I'm pretty sure it's a trickle because they send you a personalized video too
TackyProudYogurt
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Ah okay so I do need to continue refreshing my email every 10 seconds
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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oooh which school?
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14:42
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