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noncontiguous

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A quick definition of noncontiguous:

Noncontiguous: When something, usually land, is not connected and does not share a border with another piece of land. For example, Alaska and Hawaii are noncontiguous states because they are not connected to the other 48 states. This is important for homestead exemptions in bankruptcy because a piece of land that is not connected to where a person lives may not qualify for a homestead exemption.

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Noncontiguous

Noncontiguous means something, usually land, that is not connected and does not share a border. For example, the contiguous United States includes 48 states that share borders with each other, but Alaska and Hawaii are noncontiguous states because they are not connected to the other states.

When it comes to homestead exemptions in bankruptcy, whether or not land is contiguous is important. If a parcel of land is noncontiguous from the one a person lives on, it may not qualify for a homestead exemption. For instance, in the case of In re Schott, two tracts of land separated by a road were considered noncontiguous. Only the tract that the debtor lived on qualified for a homestead exemption.

A good example of noncontiguous land is Alaska. It is not connected to the other states and does not share a border with them. Another example is Hawaii, which is also not connected to the other states and is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The example of In re Schott illustrates how noncontiguous land can affect homestead exemptions in bankruptcy. The debtor owned two tracts of land, but only the one they lived on qualified for a homestead exemption because it was contiguous to their residence.

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babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
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Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
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glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
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15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
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shaq how did your date with Uber girl go?
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