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writ of coram nobis

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A quick definition of writ of coram nobis:

The writ of coram nobis is a legal term that means asking a court to look at new information that was not known at the time of a previous judgment. This new information could change the outcome of the case. The writ is used to correct a mistake made by the court, such as not having a lawyer when you should have.

A more thorough explanation:

The writ of coram nobis is a legal term used in common law to bring to the court's attention certain facts that were not known to the court at the time of judgment and could have changed the outcome of the case. This writ is used to correct a final judgment by the same court in which it was rendered by addressing a fundamental error.

For example, if a person was convicted of a crime without being given the right to an attorney, they could file a writ of coram nobis to bring this fact to the court's attention. The court could then review the case and potentially overturn the conviction.

Another example could be if new evidence is discovered after a trial that could have changed the outcome of the case. The writ of coram nobis could be used to bring this evidence to the court's attention and potentially overturn the previous judgment.

In summary, the writ of coram nobis is a legal tool used to correct fundamental errors in a final judgment by bringing new facts to the court's attention that were not known at the time of the original judgment.

writ of certiorari | writ of error

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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
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same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
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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
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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