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surface issue

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A quick definition of surface issue:

A surface issue is a problem or disagreement between two or more parties that is stated in a simple sentence without many details. It is a superficially stated issue that usually starts with the word "whether." In contrast, a deep issue is the fundamental question that a court needs to answer to decide a point of law. An issue of fact is a point supported by one party's evidence and disputed by another's, while an issue of law is a point on which the evidence is undisputed, and the outcome depends on the court's interpretation of the law.

A more thorough explanation:

A surface issue is a point in dispute between two or more parties that is superficially stated in a single sentence, without many facts, and usually beginning with the word "whether". It is a simple and straightforward issue that does not delve into the fundamental problem at hand.

  • Whether the defendant breached the contract by failing to deliver the goods on time.
  • Whether the plaintiff was injured as a result of the defendant's negligence.

These examples illustrate how a surface issue is phrased in a single sentence and does not provide much detail or context. It is a basic question that needs to be answered in order to move forward with the case, but it does not address the deeper underlying issues.

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20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
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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
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[] 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.
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4:29
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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.
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