American Law and Legal Systems

by Calvi, James V.; Coleman, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780136155539
• ISBN10: 0136155537
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

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

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