Ian Kelly wrote: > On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Benjamin Caplan wrote: >> From R1551 (Ratification): >> � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Nevertheless, the ratification of a >> � � �public document does not invalidate, reverse, alter, or cancel >> � � �any messages or actions, even if they were unrecorded or >> � � �overlooked, or change the legality of any attempted action. >> >> I believe that the ratification of the Regsitrar's report is a "message >> or action" that is "not invalidated ... or cancelled", even by itself. > > I've always understood that to refer only to messages and actions that > took place prior to the document's publication. It could have strange > ramifications otherwise.
I've always understood that to refer only to messages and actions that took place prior to the document's ratification. But on closer reading, I think we were both wrong. There's nothing in the rules to imply that it's limited at all. Interesting questions: I should have 1 widget. A report is published saying I have zero widgets. I attempt to spend 1 widget to buy 1 gadget. The report is ratified. Do I have a gadget? I should have 1 widget. I attempt to spend 1 widget to buy 1 gadget. A report is published saying I have zero widgets. The report is ratified. Do I have a gadget? I should have 1 widget. A report is published saying I have zero widgets. The report is ratified. I attempt to spend 1 widget to buy 1 gadget. Do I have a gadget? I should have 1 widget. A report is published saying I have zero widgets. I attempt to spend 1 widget to buy 1 gadget. Do I have a gadget? The report is ratified. Pavitra
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