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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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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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