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A quick definition of Notice:

Notice: When someone wants to take legal action that could affect another person's rights, they must give that person notice. This means they have to let the person know that a lawsuit is happening and how it could affect them. The way notice is given depends on the type of case and who it affects. If it affects a specific person, they usually have to be given notice in person. If it affects a lot of people, notice can be given by publishing it in a newspaper. It's important to give proper notice so that everyone has a fair chance to defend themselves in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Notice is a legal requirement that ensures all parties involved in a case are informed that a lawsuit is pending and that it could affect their interests. The Due Process clauses of the United States Constitution prohibit courts from hearing a case that could adversely affect a party's interest unless that party has been given proper notice. The degree of required notice varies depending on what type of jurisdiction a court intends to exercise.

Example 1: In a case where a court intends to exercise in personam jurisdiction, in-hand service of process is usually required. This means that the party being sued must be personally served with a copy of the lawsuit. For example, if someone is suing their neighbor for property damage, they must personally serve their neighbor with a copy of the lawsuit.

Example 2: In a case where a court intends to exercise in rem jurisdiction, the plaintiff usually must inform all known parties of interest by a reasonably reliable means, and may then inform the rest of the world by "notice by publication" - purchasing a notice in a local newspaper multiple times over a period of several weeks. For example, if the government seizes and sells property for unpaid property taxes, they must inform all known parties with an interest in the property, such as the owner and any lienholders, by a reliable means such as certified mail. They may then inform the rest of the world by publishing a notice in a local newspaper.

Example 3: In Jones v. Flowers, a state seized and sold property for unpaid property taxes. A certified letter meant to notify the owner of the impending sale was returned to the state as "unclaimed." Afterwards, the state made no additional attempt to contact the owner directly. The Court rejected the state's notice as insufficient, emphasizing that notice “must be such as one desirous of actually informing the absentee might reasonably adopt to accomplish it." This example illustrates that notice is not a mere formality and must be sufficient to actually inform the parties involved.

Overall, notice is an important legal requirement that ensures all parties involved in a case are informed and have the opportunity to defend their interests.

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11:58
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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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11:59
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m10
12:00
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babycat
12:00
lmao when you give the republican baddie the ick by masking up
12:01
LOL
Dkk
12:02
Just part of the culture.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:04
I wish that wearing a mask when sick stuck around as an okay thing like it is in the rest of the world, not all of us have enough sick days to be ditching work.
Dkk
12:04
Unless its like an N95 i dont think it will really do anything
12:04
there's even a mask ban in some places. altho one of my coworkers wears a mask anyway despite customers being rude to her about it
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12:05
why does umiami ask "Are you applying, or have you applied, to other law schools? If so, please list them."
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:05
One manager came in sick wearing a mask, got roasted and stopped wearing it that day. The entire office has been cycling sickness for two weeks now. It may not be super effective but it may help in slowing the spread during meetings when we have to be so close
12:05
am i the only one who has never gotten my status checker to work on here?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:06
@ChowieBean: want to see what schools they share an applicant pool with, think it is all data harvesting stuff no a +/- for the applicant
12:06
ok good cuz idk whether i wanna tell them or not
12:06
thanks bulbasaur
12:08
not to be that guy again but berkeley person/applicant id is back and Shiny New Logo
be that guy
EW THE NEW LOGO IS SO UGLY
WTF
12:09
need to send in my berkeley app rawwwww
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:09
@ChowieBean: should be required to tell them, the schools who asked I only told them the schools in their area not all of them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:10
*shouldnt be
12:12
@jackfrost11770: if i get a berk A today and they have that logo im withdrawing (/s /s /s /j /j /j)
babycat
12:12
@ChowieBean: me too lol. you applying to public interest scholars program?
12:14
yes def applying public interest
12:16
i was raised like blocks away from umiami
12:16
idk if i wanna go back to florida tho so im applying there as safety/target 💀
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