American Law and Legal Systems
by Calvi, James V.; Coleman, SusanEdition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary
This book presents a clear examination of the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Coverage introduces readers to operative legal concepts, everyday law practices, substantive procedures, and the intricacies of the American legal system. Eliminating confusing legalese, the authors skillfully explain the basicsfrom how a lawsuit is filed to the final appealand review English legal roots.The survey addresses history and the law, court organization, procedure and evidence, limitations, constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, environmental law, torts, contracts, and property law.For those interested in a greater understanding of the American legal system.
Table of Contents
| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Functions of Law in Society | |
| Sources of Law in Society Kinds of Law Bob | |
| Jones University v. United States | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| History and the Law Law Through the Ages | |
| The English Heritage | |
| The American Experience | |
| The American Legal Profession | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Court Organization | |
| The Federal Court System | |
| State Court Systems | |
| Judicial Selection Removal of Judges | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Procedure and Evidence | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil | |
| Procedure Criminal | |
| Procedure Rules of Evidence | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Limitations Judicial Restraint Legal Limitations | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Constitutional Law Judicial Review | |
| Constitutional Interpretation Major | |
| Constitutional Doctrines | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Criminal | |
| Law Characteristics of Criminal | |
| Law Elements of a Crime | |
| Procedural Criminal | |
| Process Punishment Juvenile | |
| Justice Two Case Studies in Criminal Law | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | |
| Admin<$$$> | |
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