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A quick definition of surprise:

Term: SURPRISE

Definition: Surprise is when something unexpected happens or affects someone in an unexpected way. In a trial, the rules are made to prevent surprises as much as possible. This means that both sides can gather information and prepare for the trial. If one side brings up something new during the trial that the other side didn't know about, it might not be allowed. If something surprising happens during the trial that affects the outcome, there might be a chance to have a new trial or change the judgment.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An unexpected event or situation that catches someone off guard.

For example, in a legal trial, the rules are in place to prevent surprise or ambush tactics. This means that both parties are allowed to gather information and evidence beforehand through a process called discovery. If one party were to call a witness that was not previously identified, their testimony could be excluded if it unfairly surprises or prejudices the other party. Additionally, if a party has prepared their case but is still taken by surprise during the trial, they may be able to request a new trial or relief from the judgment.

Another example of surprise could be receiving an unexpected gift or winning a prize without any prior knowledge or expectation.

These examples illustrate how surprise can be an unexpected event or situation that catches someone off guard, often without any prior warning or preparation.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
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
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
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
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
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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