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A quick definition of matter:

Matter: Matter refers to a situation or problem that needs to be resolved, often in a court of law. It can also refer to a statement or claim that needs to be proven. There are different types of matters, such as matters of fact (things that can be proven) and matters of law (concerning the applicable laws). Matters can be recorded in writing or proven through spoken evidence. Sometimes, new matters can arise during a legal case that were not previously mentioned.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Matter refers to a subject that is being discussed or disputed, especially in a legal context. It can also refer to an allegation that needs to be proven.

This is the only matter on the court's docket today. - This means that the only thing being discussed in court that day is the subject at hand.
The matters raised in the plaintiff's complaint are not actionable under state law. - This means that the allegations made by the plaintiff cannot be acted upon according to the laws of the state.

These examples illustrate how matter can refer to a subject or allegation that is being discussed or disputed in a legal context.

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[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

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chad%20Thundercock

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.

cheriebomb

16:34

i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school

cheriebomb

16:34

then i will start tweaking

texaslawhopefully

16:42

January could not come any sooner

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