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rules of court

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A quick definition of rules of court:

Rules of court are a set of guidelines that must be followed by people who are involved in a court case. These rules tell you what you can and cannot do in court, and they are different depending on what kind of case you have. There are rules for criminal cases, rules for civil cases, rules for presenting evidence, and rules for appealing a decision. Each court has its own set of rules, and they tell you things like when you need to file paperwork, how many copies you need to make, and how much it will cost. Following the rules of court is important because it helps make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that the court can make the best decision possible.

A more thorough explanation:

Rules of court are a set of guidelines that must be followed by parties and their lawyers when dealing with matters within a court's jurisdiction. These rules are put in place to ensure that court proceedings are fair and just for all parties involved.

Rules of court are often categorized into different types, including:

For example, criminal procedure rules outline the steps that must be taken during a criminal trial, while civil procedure rules outline the steps that must be taken during a civil trial.

Federal court rules are based on the Federal Rules of Procedure and are adopted by district courts. Most states also have their own state court rules that apply statewide. Additionally, many county, district, and municipal court judges have their own "local rules" of court.

Local court rules specify things like the time allowed to file papers, the format of documents, the number of copies to be filed, the procedure to file a motion, fees for filing various documents, and other matters.

For example, let's say that a person is involved in a civil lawsuit. They would need to follow the civil procedure rules when filing their case in court. This would include things like filling out the correct forms, serving the other party with the necessary documents, and following the proper timeline for filing motions and responses.

Additionally, if the lawsuit is being heard in a specific county, the person would need to follow the local court rules for that county. These rules might specify things like the acceptable format for documents and the number of copies that need to be filed.

Rules Enabling Act of 1934 | Ruling

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@windyMagician: last i looked many people HATE accommodations and the abuse fucks like you create in the system. If this supposed fancy girl called that out, i support it lmfao Fucking half the t14 wouldnt be there without "let me be marked with double the time" special treatment. People who would score 163 and not be in a t14 if they didnt have accommodations, like the 165 above them who is exactly like them, aka not on pills not in therapy first time EVER testing with accommodations. Fucking cheater pieces of shit, this is all another way to gatekeep from the rich re their little shits needing to inherit so they expensive diagnoses from 5 and test that way all life when dont need it but guess what? WIth double time they score above people without! lmfao
"supposed Fancy girl" is taking me out
NosyBeagle
11:38
wtf
@JupitersMoons: spin more rhymes than a lazy susan
NosyBeagle
11:41
needing accomdations for tests isn't cheating tho. you just need extra help because your brain isn't typical of most test takers
It is when they dont need them lmfao then they go "oh no i do need them i just didnt know i had adhd until 24 and took hundreds of tests my whole life without, but the tutor said just do it" lmfao no one says people who really need it shouldnt get it, but the thing is 80%+ are people who just go "i need lsat to get into the school i want and getting double time moves me from 167 to 177 and that is worth a 300k scholarship and a job making 260k at grad instead of 80k"
NosyBeagle
11:44
yo can i manifest adhd
ronniedoeslaw
11:44
I wonder if the logic games removal makes the LSAT easier or harder. Many people I’ve spoken to said that was their favorite section
@NosyBeagle: you can use something like this: https://www.talkwithfrida.com/adult-adhd-diagnosis/ and now you magically have adhd! And can get double time! All for about $300 lmfao aka you buy a 300k scholarship and a job with an extra 100k+ per year for $300. Many do this. They compete for spots, not to be the most deserving.
NosyBeagle
11:47
i think i could've conquered logic games if i gave myself more time to study. but i don't miss it tbh
NosyBeagle
11:48
$300? bruh
This is why i say everyone should get the double time test. No more accommodations, completely level playing field, aka equality of opportunity. Logic games are the funnest to study but LR is exactly the same on being able to EXPECT -0. And yes, $300 or less depending where you live! And lsac will allow that to get double time, only 3 sections, unlimited stop/start in the sessions, and 15 minute breaks lmfao you can also get it on paper!
11:56
@PremiumFrequentCrane: yeah double time is excessive since a significant part of being a lawyer is meeting deadlines, like if they gave an extra 5-10 minutes, whatever, but 1h10m to answer 25 MC questions is overkill
girl i don’t have accommodations
11:59
i do :3
11:59
time and a half
11:59
all i sent them was my 504 plan from high school nthey said bet
12:00
unmedicated tho
@FrioJGenius: good thing our top schools who feed into the top roles and most important places disagree! They say "give me the kid who scores 155 l;egit and 172 with double time, they are better than the 167 legit no double time"
okay get ur money up
ronniedoeslaw
12:05
There’s been about a 30% increase nation wide in law school apps this school, I believe this may just favor larger institutions & I’m curious to see if schools begin to take in larger class sizes to compensate
12:06
@ronniedoeslaw: only if employers are willing to hire more lawyers, which seems doubtful. Schools dont want unemployed grads
class sizes appear to be staying the same
12:36
veo3 is scary
ronniedoeslaw
12:53
the waiting game is just as hard as the lsat lol
13:01
I had a dream last night I got a 172
13:01
I was so upset
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
Upset you it was just a dream or upset at the score ? Hahah
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
You can make your dream a reality
NosyBeagle
13:19
never had an lsat/law dream before and i never want one
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