Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico |
Law - United States
Advice and Rights Law - U.S Law, Politics & Government Law - U.S. - General |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-19-975069-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910459066803321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico |
Law - United States
Advice and Rights Law - U.S Law, Politics & Government Law - U.S. - General |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-19-975069-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | There are no secret books : you can understand the law -- Constitutional law and constitutional politics : interpreting and applying the constitution -- First freedoms : constitutional rights -- Your day in court : the litigation process -- Auto accidents, scalding coffee, and medical malpractice : personal injuries and tort law -- When is a deal a deal? Businesses, consumers, and contract law -- You are what you own : the law of property -- From insanity to in cold blood : criminal responsibility and criminal law -- Protecting the innocent, freeing the guility : criminal procedure. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910792340403321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico |
Law - United States
Advice and Rights Law - U.S Law, Politics & Government Law - U.S. - General |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-19-975069-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | There are no secret books : you can understand the law -- Constitutional law and constitutional politics : interpreting and applying the constitution -- First freedoms : constitutional rights -- Your day in court : the litigation process -- Auto accidents, scalding coffee, and medical malpractice : personal injuries and tort law -- When is a deal a deal? Businesses, consumers, and contract law -- You are what you own : the law of property -- From insanity to in cold blood : criminal responsibility and criminal law -- Protecting the innocent, freeing the guility : criminal procedure. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807728803321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico | Law - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-55926-8
0-19-972664-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453680403321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico | Law - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-55926-8
0-19-972664-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910791305403321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Law 101 [[electronic resource] /] / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 363 p.) |
Disciplina | 349.73 |
Soggetto topico | Law - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-55926-8
0-19-972664-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 There Are No Secret Books: You Can Understand the Law -- 2 Constitutional Law and Constitutional Politics: Interpreting and Applying the Constitution -- What is constitutional law? -- Why do we need constitutional law? -- How does the Supreme Court decide what the Constitution means? -- Where does the Supreme Court get the authority to interpret the Constitution? -- What powers does constitutional law give to the rest of the federal government? -- What powers do the states have under constitutional law? -- 3 First Freedoms: Constitutional Rights -- What rights does constitutional law protect? -- What is due process? -- Does constitutional law require that everyone be treated equally? -- How does the Constitution protect freedom of speech? -- How does the Constitution protect freedom of religion? -- What other rights are protected by the Constitution? -- 4 Your Day in Court: The Litigation Process -- What is civil procedure? -- Why do we need civil litigation and civil procedure? -- Where do court cases come from? -- Where can a lawsuit be brought? -- When can you make a federal case out of it? -- If you can sue in different places, what law will apply in each place? -- How does a lawsuit begin? -- What can the defendant do to respond to a lawsuit? -- What if there are more than two parties to a lawsuit? -- What if there are many parties to a lawsuit? -- How do the parties discover the facts about their case? -- What else happens before the trial? -- What happens at trial? -- What evidence can be presented at trial? -- What about the jury? -- What happens after trial? -- 5 Auto Accidents, Scalding Coffee, and Medical Malpractice: Personal Injuries and Tort Law -- What is tort law? -- Why do we need tort law? -- Is it a tort when you hit someone? -- Is it a tort when you injure someone by not being careful?.
What does the law mean by reasonable care? -- How does a plaintiff prove that a defendant has been negligent? -- What if the victim is partly at fault for an accident? -- Suppose someone does not intend to injure someone else and acts with reasonable care. Can he or she still be liable in tort? -- When is a manufacturer liable for injuries caused by its products? -- What damages can a plaintiff get in a tort case? -- When are damages awarded to punish the defendant? -- 6 When Is a Deal a Deal? Businesses, Consumers, and Contract Law -- What is contract law? -- Why do we need contract law? -- What is a contract? -- How do you make a contract? -- Does a contract have to be in writing to be enforceable? -- Can anyone make a contract? -- Once two people make an agreement, is it always enforceable? -- If a contract is unfair, can a court refuse to enforce it? -- Once you make a contract, can you ever get out of it? -- What happens if one party's performance depends upon something happening and it doesn't happen? -- Will a court order someone to perform a contract? -- How much does someone have to pay for not keeping a promise? -- How does the law treat form contracts? -- 7 You Are What You Own: The Law of Property -- What is property law? -- Why do we need property law? -- What kinds of property are there? -- How can someone acquire property? -- How is property purchased and sold? -- How is property transferred on death? -- What is a trust? -- How do people own property collectively? -- How is the use of property controlled over time? -- How else can ownership of property be shared? -- What are the property rights of a landlord and a tenant? -- When can the government take your property? -- 8 From Insanity to In Cold Blood: Criminal Responsibility and Criminal Law -- What is criminal law? -- Why do we need criminal law? -- What is a criminal act?. Does someone have to mean to commit a crime to be guilty? -- When is self-defense justified? -- In what other circumstances is someone justified in committing a crime? -- Why are criminals allowed to plead insanity as a defense? -- What other defenses are available? -- Can someone be convicted for almost committing a crime? -- What is homicide? -- Why is rape law so controversial? -- 9 Protecting the Innocent, Freeing the Guilty: Criminal Procedure -- What is criminal procedure? -- Why do we need criminal procedure? -- What are the steps in the criminal process? -- When can the police conduct a search and seizure? -- What is the privilege against self-incrimination? -- What happens if police violate a defendant's rights? -- What is plea bargaining? -- Why do we have juries? -- What is the adversary process? -- How does sentencing work? -- What about the death penalty? -- Why does it seem that criminal appeals go on so long? -- Conclusion -- Index of Legal Cases -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Index of Subjects -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910806173803321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2006 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Unmaking law [[electronic resource] ] : the conservative campaign to roll back the common law. / / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (239 p.) |
Disciplina | 340/.3/0973 |
Soggetto topico |
Common law - United States
Law reform - United States Justice, Administration of - Political aspects |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-8070-4437-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452063303321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Unmaking law [[electronic resource] ] : the conservative campaign to roll back the common law. / / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (239 p.) |
Disciplina | 340/.3/0973 |
Soggetto topico |
Common law - United States
Law reform - United States Justice, Administration of - Political aspects |
ISBN | 0-8070-4437-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778115403321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Unmaking law [[electronic resource] ] : the conservative campaign to roll back the common law. / / Jay M. Feinman |
Autore | Feinman Jay M |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (239 p.) |
Disciplina | 340/.3/0973 |
Soggetto topico |
Common law - United States
Law reform - United States Justice, Administration of - Political aspects |
ISBN | 0-8070-4437-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814692003321 |
Feinman Jay M | ||
Boston, MA, : Beacon Press, c2004 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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