Introduction To Our Laws

Author : James Litai
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781503509948

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Introduction to Our Laws by James Litai Pdf

This book introduces the basics of law in Papua New Guinea, and it targets upper secondary legal studies teachers and students. Everyone in this country, including the educated, other than lawyers needs to know and understand our own laws. The National Education Department’s motto is “Prosperity through self-reliance”; thus, this project is one out of many the department is yet to accomplish. No recommended text was available at the time when the new course, legal studies, was introduced in 2010 to be taught as an examinable subject. Newly elevated secondary schools in the country are facing reference material problem. The problem of rare stock of resource material is truly a considerable physical and psychological stress suffered by most teachers in the country. This book was written exactly in line with Upper Secondary Legal Studies syllabus as a text material to be used across the nation in all secondary schools in which Legal Studies course is offered. The subject itself is fundamentally interesting. I enjoyed teaching law for the last six years. I gained the insights of basic introductory law while in the process of teaching and writing this book. Hope you enjoy reading this book, “Introduction to Our Laws” and gain the insights of law.

Author : S. M. Waddams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 0779834577

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Introduction to the Study of Law by S. M. Waddams Pdf

This book introduces legal problem solving and provides an understanding of the language of law. It also surveys the structure of the legal system in Canada, the sources of our laws and the distinction between public and private law.

Author : Jean Gabriel Castel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Conflict of laws
ISBN : UIUC:30112022859455

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Introduction to Conflict of Laws by Jean Gabriel Castel Pdf

Author : Marc Kruithof,Walter De Bondt
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041187284

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Introduction to Belgian Law by Marc Kruithof,Walter De Bondt Pdf

This introduction, now in its second completely revised and upgraded edition, is the ideal overview of Belgian law for foreign lawyers. It identifies the basic legal sources, institutions and concepts of Belgian law. It offers an up to date, state of the art systematic and critical rendition of the principal branches of the law as practised, and it provides the necessary historical background and theoretical framing. The book consists of sixteen chapters, covering all major fields of Belgian law including constitutional and administrative law, procedural law, criminal law, family law and trusts and estates, property, contracts and torts, commercial transactions and company law, labour and social security law, tax law and conflicts of laws, and offering in depth studies of the general features of the Belgian legal system and legal culture. Every contribution is written by a generally recognized expert in this particular field of law. The authors cover the legislation at the different levels, guiding the reader through the multi-layered governance in the complicated federal structure of Belgium within the European Union, and pay ample attention to the reality of legal practice in court cases. Each chapter concludes with a very useful bibliography of works in both official languages (French and Dutch). Where available, basic works in English are listed. The book is written for a diversified, primarily non-Belgian readership including practising lawyers, business people, government officials, academic researchers and students interested in a reliable overview of Belgian law and institutions as a starting point for their research or inquiries. Marc Kruithof is a law professor at Ghent University. He holds a PhD in Law, as well as Licentiates in Law and in Economics, from Ghent University, and a Master of Laws from Yale Law School. Walter De Bondt is an emeritus professor at Ghent University and at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He holds a PhD in Law as well as a Licentiate in Law from Ghent University, and a Master of Laws from UC Berkeley.

Author : Jim Reynolds
Publisher : Purich Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780774880237

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Aboriginal Peoples and the Law by Jim Reynolds Pdf

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission urged a better understanding of Aboriginal law for all Canadians. This book responds to that call, outlining significant legal developments in straightforward, non-technical language. Jim Reynolds provides the historical context needed to understand the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers and explains key topics such as sovereignty, fiduciary duties, the honour of the Crown, Aboriginal rights and title, treaties, the duty to consult, Indigenous laws, and international law. He concludes that rather than leaving the judiciary to sort out essentially political issues, politicians need to take responsibility for this crucial aspect of building a just society.

Author : David O. Friedrichs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060771834

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Law in Our Lives by David O. Friedrichs Pdf

Author : Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781487504632

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A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1 by Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown Pdf

A History of Law in Canada is the first of two volumes. Volume one begins at a time just prior to European contact and continues to the 1860s, while volume two will start with Confederation and end at approximately 2000. The history of law includes substantive law, legal institutions, legal actors, and legal culture. The authors assume that since 1500 there have been three legal systems in Canada - the Indigenous, the French, and the English. At all times, these systems have co-existed and interacted, with the relative power and influence of each being more or less dominant in different periods. The history of law cannot be treated in isolation, and this book examines law as a dynamic process, shaped by and affecting other histories over the long term. The law guided and was guided by economic developments, was influenced and moulded by the nature and trajectory of political ideas and institutions, and variously exacerbated or mediated intercultural exchange and conflict. These themes are apparent in this examination, and through most areas of law including land settlement and tenure, and family, commercial, constitutional, and criminal law.

Author : Diane S. Kaplan
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781454870951

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An Introduction to the American Legal System, Government, and Constitutional Law by Diane S. Kaplan Pdf

This new coursebook introduces students to the relationship among the American constitutional, governmental, and legal systems. With a clear and concise presentation, this book explores historical and contemporary events, judicial opinions, and constitutional provisions that demonstrate how the three systems accommodate social progress in an ever-changing and highly diverse nation. Perfect for LLM courses or even undergraduate classes, this book aims to teach students how to understand constitutional doctrines, brief judicial opinions, and how American history affects contemporary legal issues. Features: Clear and concise presentation and logical organization of material making it an excellent introductory book to the American legal system Inclusion of modern cases on relevant topics, such as same-sex marriage, legalization of marijuana, and homicidal laws affecting juveniles Chapter questions that facilitate basic legal analysis through hypotheticals, opinion briefing, and application of constitutional provisions Inclusion of important historical and political events, such as lawsuits brought against Presidents, congressional impeachment powers, the Electoral College System, the Supreme Court s resolution of voting issues, the Civil War and post Civil War constitutional amendments, the Civil Rights movement, presidential and congressional war powers, and Supreme Court opinions about Guantanamo Bay detainees

Author : Phil Harris
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060393035

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An Introduction to Law by Phil Harris Pdf

This text's emphasis is upon understanding law and legal structures in social, economic and political life. This new edition takes stock of the rapid development of both law and legal institutions since the fourth edition was published in 1993.

Author : Kitty Calavita
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226296616

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Invitation to Law & Society by Kitty Calavita Pdf

Research and real-life examples that “lucidly connect some of the divisive social issues confronting us today to that thing we call ‘the law’” (Law and Politics Book Review). Law and society is a rapidly growing field that turns the conventional view of law as mythical abstraction on its head. Kitty Calavita brilliantly brings to life the ways in which law is found not only in statutes and courtrooms but in our institutions and interactions, while inviting readers into conversations that introduce the field’s dominant themes and most lively disagreements. Deftly interweaving scholarship with familiar examples, Calavita shows how scholars in the discipline are collectively engaged in a subversive exposé of law’s public mythology. While surveying prominent issues and distinctive approaches to both law as it is written and actual legal practices, as well as the law’s potential as a tool for social change, this volume provides a view of law that is more real but just as compelling as its mythic counterpart. With this second edition of Invitation to Law and Society, Calavita brings up to date what is arguably the leading introduction to this exciting, evolving field of inquiry and adds a new chapter on the growing law and cultural studies movement. “Entertaining and conversational.” —Law and Social Inquiry

Author : Wade Mansell,Belinda Meteyard,Alan Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317683605

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A Critical Introduction to Law by Wade Mansell,Belinda Meteyard,Alan Thomson Pdf

Challenging the usual introductions to the study of law, A Critical Introduction to Law argues that law is inherently political and reflects the interests of the few even while presenting itself as neutral. This fully revised and updated fourth edition provides contemporary examples to demonstrate the relevance of these arguments in the twenty-first century. The book includes an analysis of the common sense of law; the use of anthropological examples to gain external perspectives of our use and understanding of law; a consideration of central legal concepts, such as order, rules, property, dispute resolution, legitimation and the rule of law; an examination of the role of law in women's subordination and finally a critique of the effect of our understanding of law upon the wider world. Clearly written and admirably suited to provoking discussions on the role of law in our contemporary world, this book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students reading law, and will be of interest to those studying legal systems and skills courses, jurisprudence courses, and law and society.

Author : Jean Gabriel Castel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Conflict of laws
ISBN : UCAL:B4279685

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Canadian Conflict of Laws by Jean Gabriel Castel Pdf

Author : Raymond Wacks
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Comparative law
ISBN : 9780198745624

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Law by Raymond Wacks Pdf

Law touches every aspect of our daily lives, and yet the main concepts, terms, and processes of the legal system remain obscure to many. This 'Very Short Introduction' provides a clear, jargon-free account of modern legal systems, explaining how the law works both in the Western tradition and around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0433504889

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INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN LAW OF TORTS. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lawrence Meir Friedman,Grant M. Hayden
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190460594

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American Law by Lawrence Meir Friedman,Grant M. Hayden Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the American legal system for a broad readership. Its focus is on law in practice, on the role of the law in American society; and how the social context affects the living law of the United States. It covers the institutions of law creation and application, law in American government, American legal culture and the legal profession, American criminal and civil justice, and civil rights. Clearly written, the book has been widely used in both undergraduate and graduate courses as an introduction to the legal system; it will be useful, too, to a general audience interested in understanding how this vital social system works. This new edition follows the same basic structure as applied in the previous editions providing a thorough revision and reworking of the text. This edition reflects upon what has happened in the years since the second edition was published in 1998, and how these events and evolutions have shaped our fundamental comprehension of the workings of the American legal system today.