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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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9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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
HELLO
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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