Understanding the Law
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.--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.