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To: Jeff Chandler
Scrivener's Error.

I had to look that up. Which was probably your intent. ;).

Here is what I found:

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Scrivener’s error - Legal Definition

n
Mistake by preparer of a document that results in intent of the parties being thwarted; basis for not enforcing the document or reforming it. See mutual mistake.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary

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I don't believe the Supremes will go down that path. If they did, it would set a precedent that would allow many laws to be tossed aside whenever the mood of the political class made a U-Turn.

It would mean the end of law.

Hmmmm. You may be on to something.

42 posted on 11/10/2014 6:25:47 AM PST by InterceptPoint (Remember Mississippi)
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To: InterceptPoint
Scrivener's error is common. They are usually corrected by crossing out the error (leaving it visible) and putting in the correct whatever. It is usually a spelling error and or a number error...a one item thing.

It would not apply to changing the wording of the text.

102 posted on 11/15/2014 6:37:48 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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