Full Description

Law 101 is an essential reference that explains:
—how laws are made
—how the court system works and
—how each area of the law impacts your daily life.

Key information for important questions:
—How does a lawsuit begin?
—What is the difference in civil and criminal law?
—When do state laws trump federal laws?
—What makes a contract solid?
—What can you expect if called as a juror?
—What can you expect if called as a witness?
—And other complex areas of the law that you need to know.

No home reference shelf is complete without this indispensable information.

Table of Contents

Preface

Section One: Where Our Laws Come From

Chapter 1: Constitutional Law
The U.S. Constitution is a Compact
The Articles of the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Fourteenth Amendment
Other Amendments
State Constitutions

Chapter 2: Statutory Law
Preemption -
Codes -
Local Codes

Chapter 3: Case Law
Federal Courts -
Types of Cases -
State Courts -
Case Law -
The Status of the Court

Chapter 4: Administrative Law
Rule Making Process -
Code of Federal Regulations-
State Rules
Rules for the Legal Profession
Legal Analysis -

Section Two: The Court System

Chapter 5: Civil Litigation
Civil Justice in the State Court System -
Filing Suit -
Serving the Suit Papers -
Response by the Defendant -
Discovery -
Pretrial and Trial -
Voir Dire -
Opening Statement -
Presentation of Evidence -
Jury Instructions -
Verdict -
Posttrial Motions -
Appeal -
Court Rules -
Civil Justice in the Federal Court System -
Personal Jurisdiction -
State Court vs. Federal Court -

Chapter 6: Criminal Law and Procedure
Constitutional Protections -
Exclusionary Rule -
Criminal Procedure -
Probable Cause -
Warrants -
Miranda Rights -
Judicial Review of Arrests -
Prosecutors
First Court Appearance -
Pleas -
Pretrial Proceedings -
Felonies and Misdemeanors -
Discovery -
Privilege
Jury Trial -
Right of Confrontation -
Standard of Proof -
Sentencing -
Appeal -
Double Jeopardy -
Habeas Corpus -
Criminal Justice in the Federal Court System

Chapter 7: Criminal Law and Specific Crimes
Murder
Personal Crimes and Victimless Crimes
Property Crimes
Intent
Strict Liability and Vicarious Liability
Actus Reus
Attempted Crime
Solicitation
Accessories
Conspiracy
Defenses

Chapter 8: Juvenile Law
Teen Rights
Parental Responsibility

Chapter 9: What to Expect if Called as a Juror

Chapter 10: What to Expect if Called as a Witness

Section Three: Areas of the Law

Chapter 11: Contracts
Offer and Acceptance -
Consideration -
Auctions -
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) -
Statute of Frauds -
Defenses to Contracts
Parol Evidence -
Conditions to Performance -
Payment of Attorney’s Fees -
Material Breach -
Other Contract Theories
Recoverable Damages -
Liquidated Damages -
Equitable Relief -
Checklist for Contracts
-
Chapter 12: Torts -
Negligence -
Motor Vehicle Accident -
Premises Liability
Product Liability -
Professional Liability -
Standard of Care -
Children -
Attractive Nuisance -
Res Ipsa Loquitur -
Vicarious Liability -
Strict Liability -
Intentional Torts -
Damages
Joint and Several Liability -
Comparative and Contributory Negligence -
Defenses -
Immunities -
Wrongful Death Actions -

Chapter 13: Domestic Relations
Marriage -
Annulment -
Divorce -
Grounds
Corroboration Requirement -
Defenses -
Custody -
Change of Custody -
Adoption and Paternity -
Child Support -
Spousal Support -
Property Division -
Prenuptial and Property Settlement Agreements
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Chapter 14: Landlord/Tenant Rights
Leases -

Chapter 15: Estates and Probate
Probating a Will -
Executor -
Taxes -
Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Trust -
Living Will and Advance Medical Directive -

Chapter 16: Taxes
Federal Taxes
State Taxes
IRS

Chapter 17: Real Estate
Determining Title
Adverse Possession
Real Estate Contracts -

Chapter 18: Business Organization
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies and
Limited Liability Partnerships

Chapter 19: Bankruptcy
Chapter 7
Chapter 11
Chapter 13

Chapter 20: Employment
Discrimination
Federal Laws
At-Will Employment
Overtime and Minimum Wage
Unemployment
Severance and Lay-offs

Chapter 21: Workers’ Compensation
Claims
Benefits
Complex Injuries
Third Party Claims
Second Injury Fund and Uninsured Employer Fund

Chapter 22: Insurance
Automobile Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Insurance Agents

Chapter 23: Eminent Domain and Zoning
Zoning

Chapter 24: Liens
Mechanic’s Lien
Garagekeeper’s Lien
Innkeeper’s Lien
Domestic Relation’s Lien
Attorney’s Lien
Tax Lien
Secured Transaction

Conclusion

Glossary

Index

About the Author

Excerpt

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