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special exception

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A quick definition of special exception:

A special exception is a type of objection made by a party in a court case. It is different from a general exception, which points out a substantive defect in an opponent's pleading. A special exception is made when a party objects to the form of an opponent's claim, such as for vagueness or ambiguity. It is a way for the objecting party to preserve their objection for appeal. Attorneys may say "I except" or "I object" to make an exception or objection. However, in most courts, an exception is no longer required to preserve the initial objection.

A more thorough explanation:

A special exception is an objection made by a party to the form of an opponent's claim, rather than the substance. This objection can be for vagueness or ambiguity. It is different from a general exception, which points out a substantive defect in an opponent's pleading.

For example, if a plaintiff files a complaint that is unclear or does not provide enough detail, the defendant can file a special exception to ask the court to require the plaintiff to clarify or provide more information. This objection is not about the substance of the claim, but rather the form in which it was presented.

Another example of a special exception is when a party objects to the admissibility of evidence because it is not relevant or is hearsay. This objection is not about the substance of the evidence, but rather the form in which it was presented.

Overall, a special exception is a way for a party to challenge the form of an opponent's claim or evidence, rather than the substance, in order to ensure a fair and just legal process.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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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
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Nice! @Macaque
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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
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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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