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habeas corpora juratorum

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A quick definition of habeas corpora juratorum:

Term: HABEAS CORPORA JURATORUM

Definition: Habeas corpora juratorum is a legal term that means "that you have the bodies of the jurors." It was a writ that was used in the past to make sure that jurors came to court for a trial. The writ commanded the sheriff to bring in jurors and, if necessary, to take their lands and goods as security to ensure their attendance in court. This writ was abolished in 1852.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Habeas corpora juratorum is a Latin term used in law that means "that you have the bodies of the jurors." It refers to a writ that was used in the past to command the sheriff to bring in jurors for a trial setting. If necessary, the sheriff could take their lands and goods as security to ensure their attendance in court.

Example: In the past, if a trial was scheduled and jurors did not show up, the court could issue a writ of habeas corpora juratorum to the sheriff. The sheriff would then be required to find the jurors and bring them to court. If the jurors did not show up, the sheriff could take their lands and goods as security to ensure their attendance.

Explanation: This example illustrates how the writ of habeas corpora juratorum was used to ensure that jurors showed up for a trial. It shows that the court took the attendance of jurors seriously and was willing to take action to ensure that trials could proceed as scheduled.

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9:38
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soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
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9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
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9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
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9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
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