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textbook digest

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A quick definition of textbook digest:

A textbook digest is a type of legal book that summarizes the law on a particular topic in a short and simple way. It doesn't include any opinions or debates about the laws, and it doesn't try to explain why different courts might have made different decisions. It's like a cheat sheet for understanding the law!

A more thorough explanation:

A textbook digest is a legal text that provides a condensed version of the law on a particular subject. It does not offer any criticism or discussion of the authorities cited, nor does it attempt to explain or reconcile conflicting decisions.

For example, a textbook digest on contract law may provide a summary of the key principles and rules governing the formation and enforcement of contracts, without delving into the nuances of specific cases or debating the merits of different legal theories.

Another example of a textbook digest could be a summary of the criminal law, outlining the elements of various offenses and the corresponding penalties, without analyzing the policy considerations or social implications of the law.

Overall, a textbook digest is a useful resource for students and practitioners who need a quick and reliable reference to the law, but it should not be relied upon as a substitute for more comprehensive and critical analysis of legal issues.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
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
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