An Introduction to the American Legal System
John M. Scheb and John M. Scheb II (West Legal Studies, 2002)
"This book is designed as an introductory text on American law and the legal system for undergraduate students in political science, sociology, criminal justice and legal studies, as well as students in paralegal programs. Our goal is to familiarize students with basic legal concepts and principles, to explain how the American legal system operates, and to provide a sense of how the system has evolved historically from its English common-law origins."
From the Preface, p, xvii
Table of Contents (click links for PowerPoint presentations)
- Preface.
- Chapter 1: Development of American Law
- Chapter 2: Structures of American Law
- Chapter 3: Constitutional Law
- Chapter 4: Criminal Law
- Chapter 5: Torts
- Chapter 6: Property Law
- Chapter 7: Contracts and Business Law
- Chapter 8: Family Law
- Chapter 9: Civil Procedure, Evidence and the Appellate Process
- Chapter 10: Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 11: Legislation
- Chapter 12: Administrative Law and Procedure
- Appendix
- Index
- Table of Cases
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