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wager of law

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A quick definition of wager of law:

A wager of law is a way to prove that someone is innocent by having them swear that they didn't do what they're accused of. They can also ask other people to swear that they believe the person is telling the truth. This is called compurgation. If enough people swear that the person is innocent, they win the case. But if not enough people swear, they lose. This method was used a long time ago and is not used anymore.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Wager of law is a historical method of proof in which a person defends against a claim by swearing that the claim is groundless. They also enlist others, called compurgators, to swear to the defendant's credibility.

Example: In the past, if someone was accused of a crime, they could use the wager of law to prove their innocence. They would swear that they were not guilty and then gather a group of people to swear that they believed the defendant was telling the truth. If they could get enough people to support them, they would win the case.

This method of proof was used in many different cultures and was eventually adopted by the church. However, it was abolished in 1833 and is no longer used in modern legal systems.

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Trismegistus
13:17
im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(
13:18
@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥
13:18
Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho
texaslawhopefully
13:18
at least you're wondering lol
texaslawhopefully
13:18
I had the II and then got R'd
lilypadfrog
13:19
guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included
Trismegistus
13:19
my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too
13:19
@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off
I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that
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Every thursday, i still pretend like I have a chance at a II tho
13:20
Yeh my friend got it 5/15 last year… crazy late
13:20
Same same maybe tomorrow 😭
lilypadfrog
13:20
@sadpadresfan: :(
texaslawhopefully
13:21
that's a good thing 😭
texaslawhopefully
13:21
you have actual work experience
Trismegistus
13:21
i was on HLS WL and waited all summer :(
atwatodbit
13:21
i cannot imagine taking HLS at sticker with a good scholly elsewhere. i am trying to just pretend they dont exist tbh
Trismegistus
13:21
got a II and everything
If I didnt get into UVA in November my mental health would be decimated
13:22
@Trismegistus: can I ask where u attend now?
Now that the debt is real, even half is so damn expensive. I’m hopin to get a few extra grand from CLS in reconsiderations
Trismegistus
13:22
nowhere, i only applied there
choosingpeace
13:22
wait does penn release Rs and As on the same day
choosingpeace
13:22
why r ppl saying penn bloodbath today...
texaslawhopefully
13:22
@ImpartialLion: pretty sure CLS doesn't negotiate the Butler or Hamilton
13:22
me when im gonna get rejected from penn and CLS
Just got National Guard, weekend warrior 6-8yrs, paid like $1k a weekend and they pay off student loans
atwatodbit
13:23
@ImpartialLion: same here, it is just so much especially when you tack on NYC CoL. Hope negotiation goes well for us
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