Introduction to the American Legal System (U.S. Wars) (The West Legal Studies Series) - Softcover

Scheb II, John M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766827593 ISBN 13: 9780766827592

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

"An Introduction to the American Legal System" is ideal for undergraduate students in legal studies, political science, criminal justice, pre-law, and sociology programs, paralegal programs, as well as for anyone with an interest in the historical and contemporary approaches to law in America.

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Review

Preface. Chapter 1: Development of American Law. Chapter 2: Structures of American Law. Chapter 3: Constitutional Law. Chapter 4: Criminal Law. Chapter 5: Torts. Chapter 6: Property Law. Chapter 7: Contracts and Business Law. Chapter 8: Family Law. Chapter 9: Civil Procedure, Evidence and the Appellate Process. Chapter 10: Criminal Procedure. Chapter 11: Legislation. Chapter 12: Administrative Law and Procedure. Appendix. Index. Table of Cases.

Synopsis

An introductory textbook on American law and the legal system. The authors a retired judge and a professor at the University of Tennessee explain basic legal concepts, the historical development of the legal system, substantive law, civil and criminal procedure, administrative law, and legislation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (bookn

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766827593
• ISBN 13: 9780766827592
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 526