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most-significant-relationship test

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A quick definition of most-significant-relationship test:

The most-significant-relationship test is a rule used in legal cases to determine which state's laws should apply. The court considers factors such as where the injury or dispute occurred, where the parties live or do business, and where any contracts were made or performed. By looking at these factors, the court decides which state has the strongest connection to the case and should apply its laws. This rule helps ensure that the outcome of the case is fair and just for all parties involved.

A more thorough explanation:

The most-significant-relationship test is a legal doctrine used in conflict of laws cases. It helps determine which state law should apply to a dispute by considering which state has the most substantial connection to the occurrence and the parties involved.

For example, in a tort case, the court will consider where the injury occurred, where the conduct that caused the injury occurred, the residence or place of business of the parties, and the place where the relationship between the parties is centered. In a contract case, the court will consider where the contract was made, where it was negotiated, where it was to be performed, and the domicile or place of business of the parties.

For instance, if a person from California gets into a car accident while driving in Nevada, the court will consider where the injury occurred, where the parties reside, and where the car accident happened to determine which state's law should apply.

The most-significant-relationship test helps ensure that the state law applied to a dispute is the one that has the closest connection to the parties and the occurrence. This helps promote fairness and justice in legal proceedings.

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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
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IrishDinosaur
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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
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BatmanBeyond
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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
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BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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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. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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