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limitation-of-liability act

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A quick definition of limitation-of-liability act:

A law that limits the amount of money that can be paid for damages, the responsibility of certain people or groups, or the time when a lawsuit can be filed. This law can be made by the federal or state government. It is used to protect certain people or groups from being sued for certain things. For example, the government has immunity from being sued in its own courts without its consent.

A more thorough explanation:

A limitation-of-liability act is a law that limits the type of damages that can be recovered, the liability of certain people or groups, or the time during which legal action can be taken. For example, the Federal Tort Claims Act limits the liability of the federal government for certain torts. Immunity is a defense to tort liability that is granted to a group or class of people or entities under circumstances where public policy requires special protection for the person, activity, or entity in question at the expense of those injured by its tortious act.

Examples of immunity include:

  • Judicial immunity: The immunity of a judge from civil liability arising from the performance of judicial duties.
  • Prosecutorial immunity: The absolute immunity of a prosecutor from civil liability for decisions made and actions taken in a criminal prosecution.
  • Parental immunity: The principle that children cannot sue their parents, and that parents cannot sue their children, for tort claims.

These examples illustrate how certain individuals or groups are granted immunity from liability for certain actions or decisions they make in their official capacity. This is often done to protect the public interest or to ensure that individuals can perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions.

limitation-of-damages clause | limitation-of-remedies clause

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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