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justa causa

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A quick definition of justa causa:

Justa causa is a Latin term used in civil law to mean a lawful ground or a just cause. It refers to a reason that is legally sufficient to result in liability or to file a lawsuit. It can also be used in employment law to refer to a legally sufficient reason for termination. In simpler terms, justa causa means having a good reason for doing something that is allowed by law.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Justa causa is a Latin term used in civil law to refer to a lawful ground or a just cause. It is a reason that is legally sufficient to take action or to hold someone responsible for an event or consequence.

Example: In an employment contract, justa causa may be used to refer to a legally sufficient reason for terminating an employee. For instance, if an employee violates a company policy or engages in misconduct, the employer may have justa causa to terminate their employment.

This example illustrates how justa causa is a lawful ground for taking action. In this case, the employer has a just cause for terminating the employee's contract because they violated a company policy.

Example: In a negligence case, justa causa may be used to refer to a cause that is legally sufficient to result in liability. For instance, if a driver causes an accident due to reckless driving, they may be held liable for the damages caused. The reckless driving is justa causa for the accident.

This example illustrates how justa causa is a reason that is legally sufficient to hold someone responsible for an event or consequence. In this case, the reckless driving is justa causa for the accident, and the driver may be held liable for the damages caused.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
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BookwormBroker
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RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
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Possibly
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
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and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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