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verbal act

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A quick definition of verbal act:

A verbal act is something that is done or said on purpose. It can be a physical action or just words spoken out loud. Verbal acts can have legal consequences, like when someone makes a promise or signs a contract. Verbal acts can also be used as evidence in court, like when someone repeats what another person said. Verbal acts can be important in making laws, like when a group of people vote to pass a new rule.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A verbal act is an action performed through the use of words, either spoken or written. It can also refer to a statement that has legal significance, such as the terms of a will.

Examples:

  • A person making a promise to do something
  • A witness testifying in court
  • A lawyer drafting a legal document

These examples illustrate how words can be used to perform an action or create a legal effect. For instance, when a person makes a promise, they are performing a verbal act that creates an obligation to fulfill that promise. Similarly, when a lawyer drafts a legal document, they are using words to create a legally binding agreement.

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15:43
woah so much swagger with dat 'm;
Dkk
15:47
@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.
Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
15:50
lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs
CynicalOops
15:53
Blow and back day out by boston bay
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.
windyMagician
16:10
is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
16:12
no-value as a consumer often means more than the price
Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
16:15
My sister just officially graduated, yay!
16:16
awesome @Dkks sister
16:16
prolly named veronica or sarah
windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
Sarah in the bathroom
texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
fuck okay
windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
16:34
then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
16:54
i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season
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