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Introduction to Law and the Legal System by Frank A. Schubert (2003, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCengage Learning

ISBN-100618312021

ISBN-139780618312023

eBay Product ID (ePID)30540036

Product Key Features

Number of Pages800 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Law and the Legal System

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

AuthorFrank A. Schubert

Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Education

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight48.6 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2002-109668

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal349.73

Table Of ContentNote: Each chapter concludes with Chapter Questions and Notes.I. IntroductionWhat Is Law?Sociological Jurisprudence, Legal Realism, and Legal SociologyObjectives of LawOrigin of Law in the United StatesA Procedural PrimerReading Cases. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. v. ChristopherCase AnalysisConstitutional Policymaking. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of HealthDue Process. Washington et al., Petitioners, v. Harold Glucksberg et al.; City of Chicago v. Jesus Morales et al. State v. BaniCriminal and Civil Law. Katko v. BrineyEqual Protection of the LawTort and Contract Law. Suggs v. NorrisII. Ethics and LawGregg v. GeorgiaEthics. State v. Mobbley; Holland v. State of Florida; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Bonadio; Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Wasson; Textile Workers v. Darlington Manufacturing Company; State of New Jersey in the Interest of S.G.; DCH Health Services Corp. v. WaiteIII. The Judicial SystemCourtsTrial CourtsAppellate CourtsState Court SystemsJurisdiction. In the Matter of the Application of Arthur Hyde RICE to Register and Confirm Title to Land Situated in Kailua, District of Koolaupolo, Oahu, City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawaii; Kerry Steel, Inc., v. Paragon Industries, Inc.; David Mink v. AAAA Development LLC; Cronin v. Sierra Medical CenterThe Federal Court SystemThe U.S. District Courts. Marathon Oil Company v. A.G. Ruhrgas; Kopp v. Kopp; Catherine Gebbia v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Carson v. National BankThe Thirteen U.S. Courts of AppealsThe U. S. Supreme CourtIV. Civil ProcedureProceedings Before a Civil Trial. Olsen and Brown v. City of Englewood; Dorsey v. Gregg; Debra Clark v. Frederick J. KleinCivil TrialsRules of Evidence. Terry L. LaGuesse v. Storytown U.S.A.; Raymond Binkley v. Georgette Allen; Cody v. Atkins; Armon v. GriggsV. Institutional Sources of American LawCommon Law and Civil Law Legal SystemsConstitutionsLegislation. United States v. LopezAdministrative AgenciesJudicial Decision Making. State v. Butler; Adkins v. Sky Blue, Inc.; Strunk v. StrunkRecongnizing Laws of Other States. Hubbard Manufacturing Co., Inc. v. Greeson; Baker et al. v. General MotorsVI. Limitations in Seeking ReliefCase or Controversy RequirementJusticiability. Thomas v. Anchorage Equal Rights CommissionMootness. DeFunis v. OdegaardPolitical Questions. Belk v. United StatesThe Act of State DoctrineStatute of Limitations. Marybeth Atkins v. Jiminy Peak, Inc.Res Judicata. Henry B.Y. Shin v. Portals Confederation CorporationImmunity from Legal ActionImmunity of Governmental Officials. Brent v. Ashley; Thompson v. Mercy Hospital; Juanita Boone v. Freddie Boone; Gimpel v. Host Enterprises, Inc.VII. Judicial RemediesCommon Law Remedies. Macomber v. Dillman; Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Inc. vs. J.C. Johnson and Kerry Lynn Johnson; Volz v. Coleman Co., Inc.Equitable Remedies. Gano v. School District No. 411 of Twin Falls County, Idaho; Department of Transportation v. Ronlee, Inc.; Campbell Soup Company v. Wentz; Isbell v. Brighton Area Schools; Block v. Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School; Iacomini v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; State v. Yelsen Land CompanyVIII. Criminal Law and ProcedureCriminal Law. Loving v. Commonwealth of VirginiaThe Basic Components of a Criminal Offense. People v. Shaughnessy; State v. Gordon; Commonwealth v. Berggren; United States v. ScottCriminal ProcedureProceedings Prior to Trial. Draper v. United States; Charles T. Dickerson v. United States; Crystal M. Ferguson v. City of Charleston; Adams v. Williams; United States v. SalernoThe Criminal Trial. Sullivan v. LouisianaIX. Family LawIntroduction. Moore v. City of East Cleveland, OhioCreating Family Relationships. Zablocki v. Redhail; Burns v. Burns; Adoption of Tammy; Lehr v. RobertsonFamily Relations in Ongoing Families. Wisconsin v. Yoder; State ex rel. Hermesmann v. Seyer; Nash v. MulleEnding Spousal Relationships. In re Marriage of Riddle; O'Brien v. O'Brien

SynopsisBroad coverage, flexible organization, and an introductory level structure make Introduction to Law suitable for a variety of departments and. The text provides students with an overview of the U.S. legal system using real cases to illustrate the substance of the law, as well as major functions and procedures, promoting development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills., Broad coverage, flexible organization, and an introductory level structure make "Introduction to Law" suitable for a variety of departments and. The text provides students with an overview of the U.S. legal system using real cases to illustrate the substance of the law, as well as major functions and procedures, promoting development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

LC Classification NumberKF385.A4G7 2004