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Trial on the merits

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A quick definition of Trial on the merits:

Term: Trial on the merits

Definition: A trial where a judge or jury decides the facts and issues of a case based on the rules and laws that apply to the case.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A trial in a court of law where the judge or jury decides the case based on the facts and evidence presented, according to the laws and rules of the jurisdiction.

Example 1: In a personal injury case, a trial on the merits would involve presenting evidence of the injury, the cause of the injury, and the damages suffered by the plaintiff. The judge or jury would then decide whether the defendant was liable for the injury and, if so, how much compensation the plaintiff should receive.

Example 2: In a criminal case, a trial on the merits would involve presenting evidence of the crime, including witness testimony, physical evidence, and expert opinions. The judge or jury would then decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime charged.

These examples illustrate how a trial on the merits is a formal legal proceeding where the facts and evidence are presented and evaluated according to the laws and rules of the jurisdiction. The judge or jury makes a decision based on the evidence presented, rather than on procedural or technical grounds.

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9:31
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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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