Legal Research
2nd Edition
Published on 1. October 2009
Book
Mixed media product
480 pages
978-1-4283-5701-3 (ISBN)
Description
This text is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the LEGAL RESEARCH process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. The clearly presented, step-by-step treatment of material ensures that readers will understand all the facts, insights and knowledge presented to conduct effective and efficient LEGAL RESEARCH. A list of web sites complements the books content.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4283-5701-3 (9781428357013)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities and the Research Process. 2. The Role of Key Terms and Key Facts in Legal Research. 3. Issue Identification--Spotting the Issue. 4. Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rules--Research and Analysis. 5. Case Law--Research and Briefing. 6. Case Law Analysis--Is a Case on Point? 7. Secondary Authority and Other Research Sources--Encyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepard's. 8. Secondary Authority--Periodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities. 9. Computer and Internet Research. 10. Fee-Based Internet Research. 11. Legal Citation. 12. Counteranalysis. 13. The Research Process for Effective Legal Research. APPENDIX A: Legal Research Memorandum. APPENDIX B: Research Source Chart. APPENDIX C: Court Opinions Referred to in the Text. Glossary. Index.