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Dictionary of Law

NCJ Number
87866
Author(s)
G G Coughlin
Date Published
1982
Length
190 pages
Annotation
This dictionary for lay persons defines and explains over 1,200 terms from all major branches of law: business, labor, contracts, real estate, family, copyright and patent, criminal, constitutional, etc.
Abstract
Numerous examples show how the terms apply to actual cases and situations. The book can be used as a handy reference source for legal information on aspects of law relating to the daily lives of families, business people, and others. (Author abstract modified)

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