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Simple English definitions for legal terms

ultimate issue

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A quick definition of ultimate issue:

An ultimate issue is the main question that needs to be answered in a legal case. It is the most important point that will determine the outcome of the case. For example, in a car accident case, the ultimate issue might be who was at fault for the accident. There are other types of issues in law, such as fact issues and legal issues, but the ultimate issue is the most significant one.

A more thorough explanation:

Ultimate issue refers to the main point of dispute between two or more parties. It is the fundamental issue that needs to be decided by a court in ruling on a point of law. It can be a legal or factual issue that is sufficient to resolve the entire case.

  • A deep issue is the ultimate, concrete question that a court needs to answer to decide a point your way. For example, in a personal injury case, the deep issue could be whether the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff's injuries.
  • An issue of fact is a point supported by one party's evidence and controverted by another's. For example, in a criminal trial, the issue of fact could be whether the defendant committed the crime.
  • 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. For example, in a contract dispute, the issue of law could be whether the contract is enforceable.

These examples illustrate how ultimate issue can be a legal or factual question that needs to be resolved to determine the outcome of a case.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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