An Introduction to the American Legal System - Softcover

Scheb, John M.

 
9780735579255: An Introduction to the American Legal System

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 07 2009 Pages: 516 Publisher: with ASPEN The Second Edition of this successful text An Introduction to The American Legal System continues to offer an accessible practical overview of the American Legal System. It Introduces students to legal concepts. procedures. and principles while giving them a solid grounding in important areas of substantive law as well as in legal history. Among the features that make this text such an excellent teaching tool: organization into four parts progresses logically from the origins of the law through legislation and procedure Part I. Foundation of the Legal System. sets forth the fundamental concepts of the law and examines the historical development of the legal system Part II. Substance of the Law. provides an overview of constitutional law. criminal law. torts. property. contracts. business. and family law Part III. ...

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