[jQuery] jquery validation question: validate a single form element onsubmit

I'm using the validate plugin, and am having a problem with simple one element forms. I have a single select list and a submit button. If the select list is empty, the validation prompts that it is required. When you choose an option, and click Submit, it validates and removes the required messa

[jQuery] using validate plugin in conjunction with form plugin (ajax submit)

I'm trying to submit a form via ajax using the form plugin, and also perform some validation, using the validate plugin. The problem I'm having is that when I submit the form, it performs the validation, but also submits it and returns the ajax response, regardless of the validation result... I n