Understanding the Law

Donald L. Carper,Norbert J. Mietus

ISBN 10: 0314045201 / ISBN 13: 9780314045201

Published by West Publishing Company, 1995

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Synopsis:

This book is designed to educate readers about fundamentals of the law, guiding readers through important and timely legal issues that affect the individual and society. Short summarized cases and hypothetical situations help illustrate these issues, with edited cases appearing at the end of each chapter.

Review: UNIT I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAW. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Our Constitution. 3. The Court System. 4. Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution. 5. Administrative Law. 6. Crimes: Public Wrongs. 7. Torts: Private Wrongs. 8. Contracts: Enforceable Agreements. UNIT II: APPLICATION OF LAW TO THE INDIVIDUAL. 9, Family Law. 10. Motor Vehicles and Personal Property. 11. Renters and Landlord. 12. Home Ownership. 13. Employee and Employer Rights and Duties. 14. Wills, Trusts, and Probate. Appendix A, Case Brief. Appendix B, Performing Legal Research. Appendix C, Declaration of Independence. Appendix D, Constitution of the United States of America. Endnotes. Glossary. Index.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding the Law
Publisher: West Publishing Company
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition