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jus poenitendi

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A quick definition of jus poenitendi:

Term: jus poenitendi

Definition: Jus poenitendi is a Latin term that refers to the right to cancel or withdraw from a contract that has not yet been fully executed if the other party fails to fulfill their obligations. In simpler terms, it means that if someone doesn't do what they promised in a contract, the other person has the right to cancel the agreement.

A more thorough explanation:

jus poenitendi

Jus poenitendi is a legal term that refers to the right of a person to cancel or revoke a contract if the other party fails to fulfill their obligations.

For example, if you hire a contractor to build a house and they fail to complete the work on time or to the agreed-upon specifications, you may have the right to cancel the contract and find a new contractor. Similarly, if you purchase a car and it turns out to be defective, you may be able to return it and get your money back.

These examples illustrate how jus poenitendi can protect consumers and ensure that contracts are fair and equitable. It gives individuals the power to hold others accountable for their actions and to seek remedies when they are wronged.

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lilypadfrog

12:59

we did it reddit

sadpadresfan

13:00

@atwatodbit: haha ty wishing you the best as well

cumsock

13:00

careful! i graduated from reddit university

sadpadresfan

13:00

@texaslawhopefully: another day another missed wave??

lilypadfrog

13:01

what if I started using redditisms

lilypadfrog

13:01

thank you kind stranger for the gold

Trismegistus

13:01

do all my hopes and dreams and sanity rest on chicago now

texaslawhopefully

13:01

@sadpadresfan: prolly. My only hope is my last name is towards the end of the alphabet

lilypadfrog

13:01

i hope u guys would put me down like a dog that bit a baby

Trismegistus

13:02

@texaslawhopefully: i saw 3/4 down alphabet then 30- mins later 1/2 down alphabet

texaslawhopefully

13:02

so they're still calling?

Trismegistus

13:03

that i dont know

KeenHeartbreakingRattlesnake

13:03

the Penn e wave is about to cook me

atwatodbit

13:03

@sadpadresfan: did you get your Cornell scholly with your A at the same time? I think they gave me nothing...

lilypadfrog

13:04

tex also got cornell scholly ask him

texaslawhopefully

13:04

there's a form you fill out

texaslawhopefully

13:04

and they'll get back to you within a few days

texaslawhopefully

13:04

https://support.law.cornell.edu/FinancialAid/ScholarshipForm/

sadpadresfan

13:04

@atwatodbit: they emailed me a day after submitting the form

atwatodbit

13:05

ah ok, i've seen that, just need to get parental info then. just making sure

sadpadresfan

13:05

Feeling fortunate and its my top choice as of now haha

lilypadfrog

13:06

what if you fill this out and you haven’t been admitted? just a next level move? they probably have to let you in then

PerpetualCheerfulBeaver

13:06

I applied to all my places in late september and am still waiting to hear back. ive missed all three types of waves (WL,R,A) am i screwed??

texaslawhopefully

13:07

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm in the same boat for most schools

Trismegistus

13:07

begging chicago for an A

atwatodbit

13:08

the vast majority of the t14 has not hit 50% of their As, many have not even hit 25%. zero reason for panic

PerpetualCheerfulBeaver

13:08

Thank you texas!

choosingpeace

13:08

missing CLS and Penn waves im so screwed

choosingpeace

13:08

i applied early too i hate everything im crashing out im crashing OUT

PerpetualCheerfulBeaver

13:08

I literally have no experience in this type of stuff, but if i get waitlisted, should i send an email about continued interest?

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