JQuery validation messages only show up after multiple submits

Question

I am trying to validate a form with the jquery-validate plugin. The html page doesn\'t show the error messages from the validation until I click submit twice. I know the s

Answer 1

I wouldn't advise using submit() as a means of activating form validation. Instead, use your submit button:

$('input[type=submit]').click(function(event) {
   // Do your validation, if it fails use event.preventDefault(); 
});