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rule of decision

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A quick definition of rule of decision:

A rule of decision is a guideline that helps judges and lawyers make decisions in a case. It can be a law, a previous court decision, or a set of rules that everyone must follow. It helps ensure that cases are decided fairly and consistently.

A more thorough explanation:

A rule of decision is a legal principle or guideline that serves as the basis for deciding a case. It can be a statute, a body of law, a prior court decision, or any other legal authority that provides guidance on how a particular issue should be resolved.

  • Statutory law: A state law that sets the minimum age for purchasing alcohol is a rule of decision for cases involving underage drinking.
  • Case law: A previous court decision that established a legal precedent for how to interpret a particular statute is a rule of decision for future cases involving that statute.
  • Administrative law: Regulations issued by a government agency can serve as a rule of decision for cases involving that agency's actions or policies.

These examples illustrate how different sources of law can provide guidance for resolving legal disputes. By following established rules of decision, judges and other legal decision-makers can ensure consistency and predictability in the legal system.

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9:31
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9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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