1 Introduction 1
Functions of Law in Society 2
Sources of Law in Society 4
Kinds of Law 8
Bob Jones University v.United States 15
Conclusion 18
2 History and the Law 20
Law Through the Ages 20
The English Heritage 27
The American Experience 33
The American Legal Profession 35
Conclusion 38
3 Court Organization 42
The Federal Court System 43
State Court Systems 49
Judicial Selection 54
Removal of Judges 67
Conclusion 72
4 Procedure and Evidence 76
Alternative Dispute Resolution 77
Civil Procedure 79
Criminal Procedure 93
Rules of Evidence 98
Conclusion 107
5 Limitations 110
Judicial Restraint 110
Legal Limitations 117
Conclusion 124
6 Constitutional Law 126
Judicial Review 127
Constitutional Interpretation 134
Major Constitutional Doctrines 140
Conclusion 158
7 Criminal Law 163
Characteristics of Criminal Law 165
Elements of a Crime 167
Parties to a Crime 172
Procedural Criminal Law 173
Punishment 188
Juvenile Justice 194
Two Case Studies in Criminal Law 198
Conclusion 204
8 Administrative Law 209
Delegation Theory 211
Judicial Review and Administrative Law 221
Conclusion 225
9 Environmental Law 227
Environmental Law Jurisprudence 228
Major Environmental Legislation 232
Issues of Environmental Law 236
Conclusion 244
10 Torts 247
Negligence 249
Intentional Torts 254
Strict Liability 259
General Tort Defenses 261
Conclusion 261
11 Contracts 265
Contractual Terms of Art 266
Formation of Contracts 267
Breach of Contract 270
Rules of Construction 273
Uniform Commercial Code 274
Consumer Law 277
Business Relationships 279
Conclusion 282
12 Property 285
Estates 286
Inception of Title and Liens 293
Probate and Succession 295
Trusts and Gifts 300
Intellectual Property 301
Conclusion 307
13 Conclusion 311
Law as Protector and Oppressor 312
Law and Politics 313
Law and Society 314
Law and Economics 315
Final Reflections 317
Appendix:Legal Research 319
Glossary 331
Index 346