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two-issue rule

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A quick definition of two-issue rule:

The two-issue rule is a guideline used by appellate courts when reviewing a trial jury's decision. If there were multiple issues presented to the jury and at least one of them was decided correctly, the appellate court will assume that the jury based their verdict on the correct issue and not the incorrect one. Therefore, the court will uphold the judgment.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The two-issue rule is a legal principle that states that if a trial jury is presented with multiple issues, and at least one of them is found to be error-free, the appellate court should assume that the jury based its verdict on the correct issue and not on the erroneous one. Therefore, the appellate court should uphold the judgment.

Example: Let's say a plaintiff sues a defendant for both breach of contract and negligence. The trial jury finds the defendant guilty of both charges, but the appellate court finds that there was an error in the negligence charge. In this case, the two-issue rule would apply, and the appellate court would assume that the jury based its verdict on the breach of contract charge, which was error-free. Therefore, the appellate court would uphold the judgment.

Explanation: The two-issue rule is designed to prevent a defendant from getting a new trial just because there was an error in one of the charges. The rule assumes that the jury was able to distinguish between the different charges and based its verdict on the correct one. This principle is important because it saves time and resources by avoiding unnecessary retrials.

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17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
[] baddestbunny
18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
it’s happennninnnnggg
Dkk
18:37
I will do better! @Shaq
shaquilleoatmeal
18:41
atta boy dk
[] baddestbunny
18:42
I think our opponent’s dad is mad at me
good feed off his malding
JumpySubsequentDolphin
18:52
gulc should send invites so i can take my mind off the election
Dkk
19:11
Man, I just made two steaks, opened a bottle of Chianti Classico. Just gotta relax.
Dkk
19:11
It will all be good!
Dkk
19:15
Btw no Berkeley. Friend at Berkeley law says everyone is checked out already cus of the election.
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