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A quick definition of non utendo:

Term: NON UTENDO

Definition: Non utendo means "by nonuse" in Latin. In Roman and Scots law, certain rights, like some servitudes, could be lost if they were not used. This means that if someone neglects to use their rights, they may lose them.

A more thorough explanation:

NON UTENDO

Non utendo (non yoo-ten-do) is a Latin term used in Roman and Scots law. It means that certain rights, such as some servitudes, can be lost through neglect of use.

For example, if a landowner has a right of way over a neighbor's property but does not use it for a long time, they may lose that right. Similarly, if a person has a right to fish in a particular river but does not exercise that right, they may lose it through non utendo.

Another example could be a person who has the right to use a shared driveway but chooses not to use it for a long time. If they do not use it, they may lose that right.

The examples illustrate how non utendo works in practice. If a person has a right but does not use it, they may lose it. This is to prevent people from holding onto rights that they do not need or use, which could prevent others from using them. It also encourages people to actively exercise their rights to ensure they do not lose them.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
12:57
its really funny tho
jackfrost11770
12:58
can i pleaseeeee get a decision pleaseeee
jackfrost11770
12:58
offices are closed until like jan 6 right
12:58
some r open now & fri
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allegedly
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:58
@jackfrost11770: just looked at the status checker, yep it says ur GOATED
jackfrost11770
12:59
YOU TOO HOPEFULLY I JUST LOOKED UP SEXY IN THE DICTIONARY AND GUESS WHO'S NAME POPPED UP
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:01
I know UTK is open at some point as I am suppose to have my decision by the 31st, just hoping sooner then later but not seeing anyone anywhere saying they are getting a call from them so I am guessing it isn't today.
13:02
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: wow that is surprising- I would have guessed that had responded by now.
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*they
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:03
They emailed me back when I hit them up saying I will have a decision with in two weeks which means the 31st is the last day. Was really hoping for today as I think before Christmas would mean an A because sending an R a couple days before Christmas is butt
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:04
Last couple waves people started posting results 11ish and with none posted I am guessing nothing happening
snow
13:04
i didnt hear ANYTHING last week except 1 R
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:04
I got one R and one A last week
snow
13:04
also, I got a parking ticket for parking in my apartments parking garage, do I have to report this to law schools?
soap
13:05
Haha! What a fluke! I have not received any As today --- surely they just did not click the correct button to send the acceptance!
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my old job's power outlet couldnt handle a space heater at my desk rip
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heated socks are legit
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soap
13:11
I'll probably study for the LSAT and browse apartments in Minneapolis today
i havent done any christmas shopping hahahaha fuck im fucked
You have like, 36 hours left chickenburgahfart
Better get cracking
dude im so cooked
i didnt have a chance to go christmas shopping since 1L finals went thru the 20th lol
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@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: I'm sorry man, that's a bummer. A WL isn't a hard no, though, you've got this!
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