Introduction to Law

Walston-Dunham, Beth

ISBN 10: 0314029028 ISBN 13: 9780314029027

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1993

Synopsis

This text presents the structure of the American legal system and exposes students to the various facets of civil and criminal law in the United States. It is an introduction to the substantive areas of the law, not the procedural. The author explains the law in layman's terms, while cases throughout the text are edited in the language of the court. Applications give students realistic examples of the law in action, and assignments require students to apply the information. A new chapter on legal professionals provides an overall description of the work and roles of judges, lawyers, paralegals, and support staff.

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About the Author

Beth Walston-Dunham is a licensed attorney. Additionally, she is licensed in the United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0314029028
• ISBN 13: 9780314029027
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Edition number: 2