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meritorious defense

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A quick definition of meritorious defense:

Meritorious defense is a reason given by a person who is being accused of something, explaining why they should not be held responsible. It is a defense that addresses the main issue of the case, rather than just technical objections. It can be an argument or evidence that shows the accused is innocent or has a valid excuse for their actions. A meritorious defense is important because it can lead to the accused being acquitted or having their sentence reduced.

A more thorough explanation:

Meritorious defense is a legal term that refers to a defendant's stated reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case. It is a defense that addresses the substance or essentials of a case rather than dilatory or technical objections. A meritorious defense appears likely to succeed or has already succeeded.

For example, if a person is accused of robbery, their meritorious defense could be that they were 25 miles away from the building at the time of the robbery. This defense addresses the substance of the case and could potentially lead to the defendant being acquitted.

Another example of a meritorious defense is the insanity defense. If a person is accused of murder, their defense could be that they were not in their right mind at the time of the crime and therefore cannot be held responsible for their actions. This defense addresses the substance of the case and could potentially lead to a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

In summary, a meritorious defense is a defense that addresses the substance of a case and has the potential to succeed in court.

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dk are we gonna go to a homoerotic law school together?
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11:48
Going to law school with you is even more fun than going to San Sebastian, Irún, Hendaye, Biarritz, Bayonne or being sick to my stomach on the Travesera de Gracia in Barcelona partly because in your orange shirt you look like a better happier St. Sebastian partly because of my love for you, partly because of your love for yoghurt partly because of the fluorescent orange tulips around the birches partly because of the secrecy our smiles take on before people and statuary
m10
11:49
Man, there is this girl I visit every month at this one restaurant who I used to go skinny dipping with naked like @ararara always talked about in San Diego. We randomly reconnected like two months ago at this place she works at and we talk a lot about John Steinbeck books. If I don't visit her this month, she might be sad. However, this is my first day not sick and I worry about getting her sick and I am broke. What should I do LSD?
m10
11:49
Thanks @babycat that means a lot!
m10
11:50
Glad we can both be content at Scalia law. One of my favorites.
you can ask her if she wants to risk getting sick
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m10
11:50
I dont have her number or any social media. This is one of those regular kinda things in restaurant and bar culture.
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berk td is unlikely so BERK MONDAY :eyes:
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babycat
11:52
@m10: I’m not going to DC this isn’t going to work out
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@m10: go see her it's worth the risk
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babycat
11:56
hi information man
m10
11:56
Thanks wasp, I will.
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hey babycat
m10
11:56
@babycat: What I am referencing earlier with the balls comment. https://youtu.be/qjRBAhWPT7g?si=MxPwIM12dco_Ad2M&t=3325
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:56
Not worth the risk. Get a girl sick and she will remind you forever. Tell her whats up but do not share germs
m10
11:56
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:57
wear a mask
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:57
go back to Covid days
m10
11:58
Nah nah she would not like that. She is conservative.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:58
Tell her you just got over a cold and if she wants to try and steal your germs its on her but no one likes being sick so hopefully she is chill
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