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substantial-compliance rule

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A quick definition of substantial-compliance rule:

The substantial-compliance rule, also known as the substantial-performance doctrine, is a legal principle that states that if someone makes a good-faith attempt to fulfill an agreement or legal requirement, but falls short in some way, their performance may still be considered complete if the essential purpose is accomplished. However, the person may still be liable for damages for any shortfall. For example, if someone tries to follow the formalities of a will but misses a step, the will may still be considered valid under this rule. This rule is not widely followed, and it only applies to certain situations.

A more thorough explanation:

The substantial-compliance rule, also known as the substantial-performance doctrine, is a legal principle that states that if a party makes a good-faith attempt to perform an agreement or meet statutory requirements, but falls short in some way, the performance may still be considered complete if the essential purpose is accomplished. However, the party may still be subject to a claim for damages for the shortfall.

For example, if a contractor is hired to build a house and completes most of the work but fails to install a few minor fixtures, the substantial-compliance rule may apply. The contractor may still be considered to have completed the job if the essential purpose of the agreement, which is to build a livable house, is accomplished.

Another example is in the context of wills. Under the Uniform Probate Code, a will that does not follow all the formalities required by law may still be considered valid if it substantially complies with the requirements. However, this rule is not widely followed.

It is important to note that the substantial-compliance rule only applies to situations where the essential purpose of the agreement or statutory requirement is still accomplished. If the shortfall is significant enough to prevent the essential purpose from being achieved, the rule may not apply.

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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
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[] baddestbunny
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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
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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
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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