Understanding the Australian legal system
By: John Carvan
Edition: Seventh edition.
Publisher: Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia Ltd
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Rozelle, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9780455234410
Subjects: Law; Legislation
Description: Understanding the Australian Legal System provides clear and accessible analysis of the Australian legal systems structures and language. Presented in an easy-to-read format that complements the books emphasis on clearly explained basic principles, takes the intimidation out of a first encounter with the study of law.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Studying law; title: 2. The sources of Australian law; title: 3. The law making process; title: 4. The legal system; title: 5. Precedent; title: 6. The interpretation of statutes; title: 7. Contracts and commercial dealings; title: 8. Torts; title: 9. Some basic legal concepts.