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information and belief

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A quick definition of information and belief:

Information and belief is a phrase used in legal documents like complaints and answers during a lawsuit. It means that the person is only stating what they have been told and what they believe to be true. They use this phrase to show which statements they are sure about and which ones they are unsure about. This helps protect them from being accused of lying. For example, someone might say "I am informed and believe that the defendant took the money."

A more thorough explanation:

Definition:Information and Belief” is a phrase commonly used in legal documents like complaints, answers, affidavits, and declarations. It is used to indicate that the person making the statement is only stating what they have been told and what they believe to be true. This phrase is used to distinguish between statements that the person is sure about and statements that they are unsure about or lack personal knowledge of.

Example: "Plaintiff is informed and believes, and upon such information and belief, alleges that defendant diverted the funds to his own use."

Explanation: In this example, the person making the statement is indicating that they have been informed of something and they believe it to be true, but they do not have personal knowledge of it. This phrase is used to protect the person making the statement from claims of perjury or falsehood.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
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Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
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I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
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president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
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Bill Clinton, first and last black president
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19:23
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It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
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try stretching it maybe to see what's up
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19:27
I'm sober lol
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Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
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Indeed, indeed.
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