American Law and Legal Systems – Ebook PDF Version

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138654396
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138654396
• Author: James V. Calvi (Author), Susan Coleman (Contributor)

American Law and Legal Systems examines the philosophy of law within a political, social, and economic framework with great clarity and insight. Readers are introduced 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 basics, from how a lawsuit is filed through the final appeal. This new edition provides essential updates to forensic and scientific evidence, contract law, and family law, and includes new text boxes and tables to help students understand, remember, and apply central concepts.

Table contents:

Preface

1. Introduction

2. History and the Law

3. Court Organization

4. Procedure and Evidence

5. Limitations

6. Constitutional Law

7. Criminal Law

8. Administrative Law

9. Environmental Law

10. Torts

11. Contracts

12. Property

13. Family Law

14. Conclusion

Appendix: Legal Research

Glossary

Table of Cases

Index