American Law and Legal Systems
6th Edition
Published on 16. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-13-615553-9 (ISBN)
Description
For one-semester/quarter courses in Introduction to Law and the Judicial Process in Departments of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Business.
This text examines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Readers are introduced 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.
This text examines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework. Readers are introduced 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.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-615553-9 (9780136155539)
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Content
Preface
1 Introduction
Functions of Law in Society
Sources of Law in Society
Kinds of Law
BobJones University v. United States
Conclusion
Notes
2 History and the Law
Law Through the Ages
The English Heritage
The American Experience
The American Legal Profession
Conclusion
Notes
3 Court Organization
The Federal Court System
State Court Systems
Judicial Selection
Removal of Judges
Conclusion
Notes
4 Procedure and Evidence
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Rules of Evidence
Conclusion
Notes
5 Limitations
Judicial Restraint
Legal Limitations
Conclusion
Notes
6 Constitutional Law
Judicial Review
Constitutional Interpretation
Major Constitutional Doctrines
Conclusion
Notes
7 Criminal Law
Characteristics of Criminal Law
Elements of a Crime
Procedural Criminal Process
Punishment
Juvenile Justice
Two Case Studies in Criminal Law
Conclusion
Notes
8 Administrative Law
Delegation Theory
Judicial Review and Administrative Law
Conclusion
Notes
9 Environmental Law
Environmental Law Jurisprudence
Major Environmental Legislation
Issues of Environmental Law
Two Case Studies in Environmental Law
Conclusion
Notes
10 Torts
Negligence
Intentional Torts
Strict Liability
Product Liability
General Tort Defenses
Conclusion
Notes
11 Contracts
Contractual Terms of Art
Formation of Contracts
Breach of Contract
Rules of Construction
Uniform Commercial Code
Consumer Law
Business Relationships
Conclusion
Notes
12 Property
Estates
Inception of Title and Liens
Probate and Succession
Trusts and Gifts
Intellectual Property
Conclusion
Notes
13 Family Law
Role of the State in Family Relations
Marriage
Dissolution of Marriage
The Parent-Child Relationship
Conclusion
Notes
14 Conclusion
Law as Protector and Oppressor
Law and Politics
Law and Society
Law and Economics
Final Reflections
Notes
Appendix: Legal Research
Glossary
Table of Cases
Index
1 Introduction
Functions of Law in Society
Sources of Law in Society
Kinds of Law
BobJones University v. United States
Conclusion
Notes
2 History and the Law
Law Through the Ages
The English Heritage
The American Experience
The American Legal Profession
Conclusion
Notes
3 Court Organization
The Federal Court System
State Court Systems
Judicial Selection
Removal of Judges
Conclusion
Notes
4 Procedure and Evidence
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Rules of Evidence
Conclusion
Notes
5 Limitations
Judicial Restraint
Legal Limitations
Conclusion
Notes
6 Constitutional Law
Judicial Review
Constitutional Interpretation
Major Constitutional Doctrines
Conclusion
Notes
7 Criminal Law
Characteristics of Criminal Law
Elements of a Crime
Procedural Criminal Process
Punishment
Juvenile Justice
Two Case Studies in Criminal Law
Conclusion
Notes
8 Administrative Law
Delegation Theory
Judicial Review and Administrative Law
Conclusion
Notes
9 Environmental Law
Environmental Law Jurisprudence
Major Environmental Legislation
Issues of Environmental Law
Two Case Studies in Environmental Law
Conclusion
Notes
10 Torts
Negligence
Intentional Torts
Strict Liability
Product Liability
General Tort Defenses
Conclusion
Notes
11 Contracts
Contractual Terms of Art
Formation of Contracts
Breach of Contract
Rules of Construction
Uniform Commercial Code
Consumer Law
Business Relationships
Conclusion
Notes
12 Property
Estates
Inception of Title and Liens
Probate and Succession
Trusts and Gifts
Intellectual Property
Conclusion
Notes
13 Family Law
Role of the State in Family Relations
Marriage
Dissolution of Marriage
The Parent-Child Relationship
Conclusion
Notes
14 Conclusion
Law as Protector and Oppressor
Law and Politics
Law and Society
Law and Economics
Final Reflections
Notes
Appendix: Legal Research
Glossary
Table of Cases
Index