The law of the United States : an introduction / Peter Hay.
2017
KF385 .H395 2017 (Mapit)
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The law of the United States : an introduction / Peter Hay.
Imprint
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.
Copyright
©2017.
Description
lvi, 353 pages ; 25 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction, sources, nature of U.S. law, legal methodology
Public law
The judicial system : courts and civil procedure
Conflict of laws : private international law
Private law
Business law and economic regulation
Criminal law and procedure
Appendix 1. Case law illustration and commentary : MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co.
Appendix 2. U.S. Constitution
Appendix 3. Legal education and the legal profession in the United States
Appendix 4. Map of the federal courts of appeal and district courts.
Public law
The judicial system : courts and civil procedure
Conflict of laws : private international law
Private law
Business law and economic regulation
Criminal law and procedure
Appendix 1. Case law illustration and commentary : MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co.
Appendix 2. U.S. Constitution
Appendix 3. Legal education and the legal profession in the United States
Appendix 4. Map of the federal courts of appeal and district courts.
Summary
"The Law of the United States offers an introduction and overview of the American legal system. With an emphasis throughout on up-to-date case law and current literature, it is an ideal first point of entry for students and practitioners alike, and a starting point for further independent research. Professor Hay provides a concise and straightforward explanation of the law and legal vocabulary, as well as an introduction to the different types of law and legal techniques."--Preliminary page.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KF385 .H395 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781138221994 hardcover
1138221996 hardcover
9781138222021 paperback
113822202X paperback
1138221996 hardcover
9781138222021 paperback
113822202X paperback
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