NCJ Number
41941
Date Published
1975
Length
203 pages
Annotation
THIS BOOK IS A BASIC INTRODUCTORY SURVEY OF THE LAW WRITTEN FOR LAYPERSONS. IT PROVIDES A DISCUSSION OF HOW THE LAW (CIVIL AND CRIMINAL) OPERATES, HOW TO AVOID LEGAL PROBLEMS, AND WHERE TO TURN WHEN PROBLEMS ARISE.
Abstract
COVERED ARE SUCH SUBJECTS AS THE SOURCES OF THE MODERN LAW, THE BASIC ATTRIBUTES OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM, THE SCOPE OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, THE COURT SYSTEM, TRIAL PREPARATION, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TRIAL PROCEDURES. ALSO COVERED ARE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, CONTRACT LAW, PROPERTY LAW, AGENCY, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, BANKRUPTCY, TORTS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS, WILLS, TAXES, JUVENILE DELINGUENCY, LANDLORD-TENANT LAW, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, LIBEL, SLANDER, AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. A GLOSSARY OF LEGAL TERMS IS ALSO INCLUDED....MSP