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prayer for relief

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A quick definition of prayer for relief:

The prayer for relief is a part of a complaint where the person who is suing (called the plaintiff) tells the court what they want the court to do to help them. This is required by the rules of the court. The prayer for relief is usually at the end of the complaint. There are two types of relief that a plaintiff can ask for: special relief (like money or an order to stop someone from doing something) and general relief (which means the court can decide what else to do to help the plaintiff). The prayer for relief is also called the demand for relief.

A more thorough explanation:

The prayer for relief is a part of a legal complaint where the plaintiff asks the court for a specific remedy or damages. It is required by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that a plaintiff's complaint must include a prayer for relief. This prayer is usually found at the end of the complaint.

There are two types of relief that a plaintiff can request:

Special prayer: This is a specific relief that the plaintiff believes they are entitled to. Examples include actual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees.
General prayer: This is an unspecified request for any other relief that the court deems the plaintiff is entitled to. The court is not limited to granting the relief which the plaintiff requests.

For example, if a person is injured in a car accident, they may file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident. In their complaint, they would include a prayer for relief asking for compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Another example is if a company is suing a former employee for stealing trade secrets. In their complaint, they may include a prayer for relief asking for an injunction to prevent the former employee from using or disclosing the trade secrets, as well as damages for any harm caused by the theft.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

My dog likes it here tho

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

How are youuuuu?

llama

22:26

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)

NemoPropheta

22:28

should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

@NemoPropheta: do it do it

NemoPropheta

22:37

alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test

llama

22:47

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.

llama

22:47

@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:19

I'm intrigued llama

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly

NarrowFaithfulCougar

0:22

@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.

llama

1:23

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.

RasheedWallaceFan

12:52

@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:53

do you have C&F issues or something?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:55

also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?

llama

12:55

@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10

llama

12:57

@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr

NemoPropheta

12:58

are you R&Ring?

llama

13:00

No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

got it

Bettercaulsaul

13:33

Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

But it says you withdrew?? :(

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:41

@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms

llama

2:21

While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.

llama

2:22

Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B

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