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lack of capacity

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A quick definition of lack of capacity:

Lack of capacity means that someone is not able to do something because of a special reason. For example, they might not be old enough or might not be able to understand what they are doing. This can affect their ability to make legal decisions or enter into contracts. It can also refer to a person's physical or mental abilities being reduced because of an illness or injury.

A more thorough explanation:

Lack of capacity refers to the disability of a person to create or enter into a legal relation due to some special characteristic. This means that the person is unable to understand the nature and effect of their actions, and therefore cannot be held responsible for them.

Mental capacity: A person with a mental illness may lack the mental capacity to enter into a contract or make a will.
Testamentary capacity: A person who is not of legal age or sound mind may lack the testamentary capacity to prepare a valid will.
Criminal capacity: A person who is unable to understand right from wrong due to a mental impairment may lack the criminal capacity to be held accountable for a crime.

These examples illustrate how lack of capacity can affect a person's ability to engage in legal relations or be held responsible for their actions.

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[] cheriebomb

15:23

what if I started flexing again

cheriebomb

15:24

that might be too much

llama

15:33

can we see ur mod badge?

[M] cheriebomb

15:41

just for u sweetie pie

llama

15:43

woah so much swagger with dat 'm;

Dkk

15:47

@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.

llama

15:48

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Dkk

15:48

Indeed, the legendary man himself.

cheriebomb

15:49

I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston

llama

15:50

lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs

CynicalOops

15:53

Blow and back day out by boston bay

cheriebomb

15:59

so true

Dkk

16:03

Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.

windyMagician

16:10

is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn

llama

16:12

no-value as a consumer often means more than the price

Dkk

16:15

@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN

Dkk

16:15

My sister just officially graduated, yay!

llama

16:16

awesome @Dkks sister

llama

16:16

prolly named veronica or sarah

windyMagician

16:16

@Dkk: for public defense tho?

windyMagician

16:16

Sarah in the bathroom

texaslawhopefully

16:17

@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.

windyMagician

16:17

fuck okay

windyMagician

16:17

going to my dream school is crazy

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

16:18

michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else

windyMagician

16:19

also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?

llama

16:20

would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like

texaslawhopefully

16:23

For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent

windyMagician

16:25

sticker debt is high-key scary tho

texaslawhopefully

16:26

I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.

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