1001 Legal Words You Need to Know - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195165039 ISBN 13: 9780195165036

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

1001 Legal Words You Need to Know explains and illuminates the most difficult and arcane vocabulary any American has to deal with-that of the law. This comprehensive but never condescending guide to the language of the American legal system carefully defines and explains every term with a sample sentence, and many entries have supplementary notes. In addition, the book includes a number of quick miniguides to legal troubleshooting that include information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, granting someone the power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying cop and lawyer dramas. The backmatter contains an extensive list of legal aid organizations and a helpful bibliography of books about the law and lawyers for further reading.

About this title

About the Author:

Jay M. Feinman is the author of Law 101 and Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers University.

Review:

"In a sense, the book is unique. Unlike a weighty tome, it is small, and handy. With a focus on the non-lawyer, it is simple, and direct--changing technical terms to comprehensible."--Global Law Review

"In addition to defining the 1,001 headwords, Feinman uses his expertise and insight to interpret clearly, succinctly, and intelligibly ten legal problems often encountered by ordinary people (e.g., what is power of attorney; how to understand a contract, how to make a living will). Summing
Up: Highly recommended."--Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0195165039
• ISBN 13: 9780195165036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Feinman Jay M.