American Law and Legal Systems
ISBN: 9780136155539 | 0136155537
Edition: 6thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2008
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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 basics-from how a lawsuit is filed to the final appeal-and review English legal roots. The survey addresses history and the law, court organization, procedure and evidence, limitations, constitutional law, crimin... MORE
| 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 |
