Foundations of law : cases, commentary, and ethics
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Foundations of law : cases, commentary, and ethics
（The West legal studies series）
Thomson Delmar Learning, c2007
4th ed
- : [hbk.]
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Includes index
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In the fourth edition of Foundations of Law, concentration on the overview of American law and its legal system permeates the book to assist readers in preparation for advanced study. Over forty excerpted judicial opinions are used to illustrate basic themes, and instructive case studies are presented to challenge users beyond acquiring knowledge, so that thorough understanding of concepts and their application in difficult scenarios can be achieved. Each chapter is designed for one week of study, and is written with clarity and conciseness to facilitate comprehension of the material. The addition of chapter review questions and websites promote learning and retention.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Law and the Profession of Law
- Chapter 2: Ethics
- Chapter 3: Sources of the Law: Cases
- Chapter 4: Sources of the Law: Legislation
- Chapter 5: Trial and Appellate Courts
- Chapter 6: State and Federal Courts
- Chapter 7: Procedure in Civil Cases
- Chapter 8: The Law of Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 9: Criminal Law
- Chapter 10: Torts, Personal Injury, and Compensation
- Chapter 11: Contracts and Commercial Law
- Chapter 12: The Law of Property
- Chapter 13: Family Law
- Chapter 14: Administrative Law and Procedure
- Chapter 15: Law in the Age of Computers
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