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prior-use doctrine

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A quick definition of prior-use doctrine:

The prior-use doctrine is a rule that says a government agency cannot take away property that is already being used for a public purpose without permission from the government. This means that if something is already being used for the benefit of the public, the government cannot just take it away without a good reason.

A more thorough explanation:

The prior-use doctrine is a principle that states that a government agency cannot take over property that is already being used for a public purpose without proper authorization from the legislature.

For example, if a park has been established and is being used by the public for recreational purposes, the government cannot take over the land to build a new government building without proper authorization.

Another example could be a road that has been built and is being used by the public for transportation. The government cannot take over the road to build a new highway without proper authorization.

These examples illustrate the prior-use doctrine because they show that the government cannot take over property that is already being used for a public purpose without proper authorization. This principle helps to protect the rights of individuals and communities who have invested time and resources into creating public spaces and infrastructure.

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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.
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
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
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.
2:22
Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B
14:50
Hey guys is anyone online rn
14:51
I need adviceee
15:48
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hey y'all so im gonna be honest im completely new to all this, i kinda bullshitted and took the LSAT and i have no clue what my odds are of getting into schools. 163 LSAT, 3.17 GPA, and a double major in undergrad i may write about in an addendum
Based on the list I see you made on your profile, you will need to make significant LSAT improvement for those schools to be contenders. Your primary focus should probably be working to get your LSAT practice tests up to a number you are happy with before you retest, and then test until you get a score you like. Don't rush an application cycle or apply late since those will hurt your odds of getting into your school as a splitter. Good luck!
oh that was literally just random stuff i dont know how this works
thank you so much!
im retaking in 4 days, and maybe again in august, and i was gonna apply to see what i got, and if i didnt like it i was going to wait till next cycle and work on improving my GPA
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0:51
chat should i go to uc davis or loyola
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1:58
https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/UnsuitableExoticTiger Is this real chat?
AngryMiniCar
9:21
Could be depending on those softs
Waiting on Notre Dame, Fordham, Gould, and Texas A&M.
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Hurry tf up
10:05
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10:05
That one coworker thats just gotta go. God hes ready. God take him please god
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10:13
That's insane
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Ruminating on how if you have a job you love it’s really chic and charming to refuse to retire but if you have a job you hate but can’t retire you are a cautionary tale on why you need to start saving at an early age
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
10:25
Take him *to a desk outside of earshot
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