Law in the United States (American Casebook Series)

Synopsis

The Second Edition Of This Casebook Introduces Foreign Students, Most Trained In Code-based Law, To The Unique American Mix Of Common Law, Statutory Materials, And Constitutional Law. Strongly Emphasizing American Legal Methods And The Influence Of American History And Culture On Law In The United States, The Book Provides A Rich Array Of Teaching Resources Covering Both Public And Private Law. Following Introductory Chapters That Cover The Relations Between Important Sources Of Law (common Law, Statutes, And Constitutional Law, Including The Hierarchy Of Various Forms Of Law), Succeeding Chapters Cover The Major Topics In Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure And Jurisdiction, And Private Law (contracts, Torts, And Corporations). The Book Is Especially Appropriate For Schools Attempting To Meet The New Master Of Laws Teaching Requirements Of The N.y. Bar, And Its Emphasis On Legal Methods Also Makes It Suitable For Assignment In College-level Courses.-- Publisher's Web Page. The Mixed System Of Code-based And Common Law -- The Traditional Common Law System -- The American Judiciary And Judicial Systems -- The American System Of Legal Education -- Federal Judicial Power : The Supreme Court The Constitution -- Federal Executive Power : The President's Conflicts With Congress -- Federal Legislative Power : Congressional Control Of The Executive -- Federalism : Distribution Of Legislative Powers -- Federalism And One Nation : Judicial Protection Of The National Market And International Affairs -- Individual Rights Liberties : Due Process Of Law -- Individual Rights And Liberties : The Equal Protection Clause -- Individual Rights And Liberties : Freedom Of Speech -- Jurisdiction Of Federal And State Courts -- Civil Procedure : Trials -- Contracts And Torts -- The Law Of Corporations. Charles F. Abernathy. Includes Bibliographical References.