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Simple English definitions for legal terms

repose

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A quick definition of repose:

Repose means taking a break from doing something. It can also refer to a law that says you can't sue someone after a certain amount of time has passed, even if you haven't been hurt yet. This law is called a statute of repose and it starts counting down from a specific event, not when you get hurt. It's different from a statute of limitations, which starts counting down from when you get hurt or when you realize you've been hurt.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Repose refers to a temporary break or cessation of activity. It can also refer to a legal term called "statute of repose," which is a law that sets a specific time limit for bringing a lawsuit.

Example 1: After a long day of work, I found repose in my comfortable bed.

Example 2: The statute of repose for product liability claims in this state is 10 years. This means that even if someone is injured by a product after 10 years have passed since it was manufactured, they cannot sue the manufacturer.

Example 3: The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in this state is 2 years. This means that if someone is injured by a product, they have 2 years from the date of the injury to sue the manufacturer. However, the statute of repose for product liability claims in this state is 10 years, which means that even if the injury occurs within the 2-year statute of limitations, the injured person cannot sue the manufacturer if more than 10 years have passed since the product was manufactured.

These examples illustrate the different meanings of repose. Example 1 shows how repose can refer to a temporary break or rest. Example 2 shows how the legal term "statute of repose" sets a specific time limit for bringing a lawsuit, even if the injury has not yet occurred. Example 3 shows how the statute of repose can affect the ability to bring a lawsuit, even if the injury occurs within the statute of limitations.

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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
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
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
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
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
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
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. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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