FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS
ON EVERY ORDER!
LIST PRICE:
$105.60

Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.

American Law and Legal Systems

ISBN: 9780130993113 | 0130993115
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2004

Why Rent from Knetbooks?

Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!

Top 5 reasons to order all your textbooks from Knetbooks:

  • We have the lowest prices on thousands of popular textbooks
  • Free shipping both ways on ALL orders
  • Most orders ship within 48 hours
  • Need your book longer than expected? Extending your rental is simple
  • Our customer support team is always here to help
SummaryTable of Contents
For undergraduate-level courses in Introduction to Law and the Judicial Process, in Departments of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Business. This text 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 revie... MORE
... MORE
Prefacexi
1 Introduction1(18)
Functions of Law in Society
2(2)
Sources of Law in Society
4(4)
Kinds of Law
8(7)
Bob Jones University v. United States
15(4)
2 History and the Law19(22)
Law Through the Ages
19(8)
The English Heritage
27(5)
The American Experience
32(3)
The American Legal Profession
35(6)
3 Court Organization41(33)
The Federal Court System
42(6)
State Court Systems
48(4)
Judicial Selection
52(13)
Removal of Judges
65(9)
4 Procedure and Evidence74(34)
Alternative Dispute Resolution
75(2)
Civil Procedure
77(13)
Criminal Procedure
90(5)
Rules of Evidence
95(13)
5 Limitations108(16)
Judicial Restraint
108(7)
Legal Limitations
115(9)
6 Constitutional Law124(36)
Judicial Review
125(7)
Constitutional Interpretation
132(5)
Major Constitutional Doctrines
137(23)
7 Criminal Law160(43)
Characteristics of Criminal Law
162(2)
Elements of a Crime
164(5)
Procedural Criminal Law
169(13)
Punishment
182(6)
Juvenile Justice
188(4)
Two Case Studies in Criminal Law
192(11)
8 Administrative Law203(18)
Delegation Theory
205(10)
Judicial Review and Administrative Law
215(6)
9 Environmental Law221(20)
Environmental Law Jurisprudence
222(4)
Major Environmental Legislation
226(4)
Issues of Environmental Law
230(11)
10 Torts241(17)
Negligence
242(6)
Intentional Torts
248(5)
Strict Liability
253(1)
General Tort Defenses
254(4)
11 Contracts258(20)
Contractual Terms of Art
259(1)
Formation of Contracts
260(3)
Breach of Contract
263(3)
Rules of Construction
266(1)
Uniform Commercial Code
267(3)
Consumer Law
270(2)
Business Relationships
272(6)
12 Property278(27)
Estates
279(7)
Inception of Title and Liens
286(2)
Probate and Succession
288(4)
Trusts and Gifts
292(2)
Intellectual Property
294(11)
13 Family Law305(24)
Role of the State in Family Relationships
306(2)
Marriage
308(5)
Dissolution of Marriage
313(8)
The Parent-Child Relationship
321(8)
14 Conclusion329(8)
Law as Protector and Oppressor
330(1)
Law and Politics
331(1)
Law and Society
332(1)
Law and Economics
333(2)
Final Reflections
335(2)
Appendix: Legal Research337(11)
Glossary348(16)
Index364

Related Products


  • American Law and Legal Systems
    American Law and Legal Systems
  • American Law and Legal Systems
    American Law and Legal Systems
  • American Law and Legal Systems
    American Law and Legal Systems
  • American Law and the Legal System
    American Law and the Legal Sys...
  • Outlines and Highlights for American Law and Legal Systems by James V Calvi, Isbn : 9780136155539
    Outlines and Highlights for Am...


Please wait while this item is added to your cart...