Gilbert Law Summ Admin Law 13 : Administrative Law

by Asimow, Michael R.

• ISBN13: 9780159007792
• ISBN10: 0159007798
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: West Group

Summary

The topics discussed in the Administrative Law study outline include separation of powers and controls over agencies, constitutional right to hearing, and adjudication under administrative procedure act. Other topics that are covered include formal adjudication, adjudicatory decision makers, bias, improper influences, ex parte communications, familiarity with record, res judicicata, rulemaking procedures, and obtaining information. Also discussed are the scope of judicial review, reviewability of agency decisions, standing to seek judicial review and timing.

Table of Contents

Administrative Law Capsule Summary	i
Administrative Law Text Correlation Chart	i
Approach to Exams	i
Separation of Powers and Controls Over Agencies
Chapter Approach	1	(1)
Separation of Powers	2	(1)
Delegation of Legislative Power	2	(10)
Delegation of Adjudicative Power	12	(4)
Other Legislative Controls Over Administrative Action	16	(1)
Executive Controls Over Administrative Action	17	(6)
The Constitutional Right to a Hearing
Chapter Approach	23	(1)
Interests Protected by Due Process-Liberty and Property	23	(8)
Timing of the Hearing	31	(3)
Elements of the Hearing	34	(5)
Chart: Summary of Elements of Constitutional Protection	38	(1)
Issues Requiring a Hearing-The Rulemaking-Adjudication Distinction	39	(4)
Formal and Informal Adjudication Under the Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter Approach	43	(1)
Statutory Hearing Rights to Formal Adjudication	43	(6)
Chart: When Is a Trial-Type Hearing Required?	44	(5)
Adjudication Procedure in Informal Adjudication	49	(2)
Chart: Formal Adjudication vs. Informal Adjudication-A Summary	51	(1)
Declaratory Orders	51	(1)
The Choice Between Adjudication and Rulemaking	52	(5)
The Process of Formal Adjudication
Chapter Approach	57	(1)
The Prehearing Process	57	(3)
The Process of Proof at the Hearing	60	(9)
Requirement of Findings and Reasons	69	(4)
Chart: Summary of Issues At Each Stage of Formal Adjudication	71	(2)
Adjudicatory Decisionmakers
Chapter Approach	73	(1)
Structure of Adjudicatory Decisions	73	(3)
Chart: Summary of Types of Adjudicatory Decisions	74	(2)
Improper Influences on Decisionmaker	76	(10)
Basis for Decisionmaking	86	(3)
Binding Effect on Decisionmakers	89	(7)
Rulemaking Procedures
Chapter Approach	95	(1)
Introduction	96	(3)
Chart: Rulemaking vs. Adjudication-A Summary	98	(1)
Controls on Rulemaking	99	(1)
Legal Effect of Rules	100	(1)
The Informal Rulemaking Process	101	(9)
Chart: Timeline of Typical APA Informal Rulemaking Procedure	102	(8)
Exceptions to Informal Rulemaking Requirements	110	(6)
Chart: Exception to APA Rulemaking Requirements	115	(1)
Impartiality of Rulemakers	116	(2)
The Rulemaking Record	118	(4)
Obtaining Information and Attorney's Fees
Chapter Approach	121	(1)
Agency Acquisition of Information	122	(7)
Chart: Subpoena Power in Nonadjudicatory Settings	123	(6)
Constitutional Protection from Agency Information Gathering	129	(5)
Freedom of Information Act	134	(11)
Government in the Sunshine Act	145	(1)
Attorney's Fees	146	(3)
Scope of Judicial Review
Chapter Approach	149	(1)
Introduction	149	(1)
Scope of Review of Questions of Basic Fact	150	(7)
Scope of Review of Agency's Legal Interpretations	157	(7)
Scope of Review of Application of Law to Fact	164	(4)
Scope of Review of Agency Exercises of Discretion	168	(7)
Chart: Scope of Judicial Review-A Summary	173	(2)
Reviewability of Agency Decisions-Remedies And Preclusion
Chapter Approach	175	(1)
Means of Obtaining Judicial Review	175	(5)
Sovereign Immunity	180	(4)
Tort Liability of Government	184	(3)
Tort Liability of Government Officials	187	(7)
Statutory Preclusion of Judicial Review	194	(4)
Commitment to Agency Discretion	198	(5)
Standing to Seek Judicial Review
Chapter Approach	201	(1)
Chart: Requirements for Judicial Review-An Approach	202	(1)
Standing to Seek Judicial Review	203	(12)
The Timing of Judicial Review	215	(22)
Chart: Checklist of Exceptions to the Exhaustion Rule	229	(8)
Review Questions and Answers	237	(44)
Exam Questions and Answers	281	(30)
Table of Cases	311	(8)
Table of Citations to the Administrative Procedure Act	319	(2)
Index	321