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Simple English definitions for legal terms

lawnote

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A quick definition of lawnote:

A lawnote is a written promise to pay money to someone else. It's like an IOU. There are different types of lawnotes, like ones that have collateral (something valuable that can be taken if the person doesn't pay) or ones that have a big payment at the end. Lawnotes can also be short essays written by law students about a specific area of the law. Finally, a note can also be a short memo or reminder.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A lawnote is a written promise by one party to pay money to another party or to bearer. It is a two-party negotiable instrument, unlike a draft which is a three-party instrument. It is also known as a promissory note.

Examples:

These examples illustrate the different types of notes that can be used in financial transactions. They show how a note can be structured to meet the needs of the parties involved. For example, a balloon note may be used when the borrower expects to have a large sum of money at the end of the payment period, while a demand note may be used when the creditor wants to be able to demand payment at any time.

Additional Example:

  • Lawnote: A lawnote is also a scholarly legal essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope, explaining or criticizing a particular set of cases or a general area of the law, and usually written by a law student for publication in a law review.

This example illustrates how the term "lawnote" can also refer to a type of legal writing. It shows how a lawnote is a shorter, more focused piece of legal writing that is often written by law students and published in law reviews.

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babycat
16:00
@shaquilleoatmeal: I’ll stop by just for you. I gotta grind out some of my last essays tn.
shaquilleoatmeal
16:02
@soyalmondoatmilk: im weak af, can't handle that spicy cashew lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
16:03
@babycat: 😘 see you in a bit, grind out those essays before you hop back on
shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
TYYYYYY
shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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