Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About American Law

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"Law 101 provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of American law and the American legal system. It explains the basics of the law-the rules, principles, and arguments that lawyers and judges use. Written to be accessible to the ordinary reader, it uses many intriguing examples of cases to illustrate key terms and ideas. Law 101 covers the topics that are fundamental to an understanding of US law and taught in every law school: constitutional law, civil liberties, civil procedure and the litigation process, property law, contract law, tort law, criminal law, and criminal procedure and the criminal justice system. It is perfect for anyone considering law school or a career related to law, or for the general reader who is looking for an explanation of everyday legal problems or highly publicized legal issues. The book contains an index of key legal concepts and of important…

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