Law 101 : an essential reference for your everyday legal questions /
Brien A. Roche, John K. Roche, Sean P. Roche.
- Naperville, IL : Sphinx Publishing, 2009.
- xiv, 254 p. : map ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
pt. 1. Where our laws come from. -- Constitutional law -- Statutory law -- Case law -- Administrative law -- pt. 2. The court system. -- Civil litigation -- Criminal law and procedure -- Criminal law and specific crimes -- Juvenile law -- What to expect if called as a juror -- What to expect if called as a witness -- Alternative dispute resolution -- pt. 3. Areas of the law. -- Contracts -- Torts -- Domestic relations -- Landlord/tenant rights -- Estates and probate -- Taxes -- Real estate -- Business organization -- Bankruptcy -- Employment -- Workers' compensation -- Insurance -- Internet law -- Privacy law -- Eminent domain and zoning -- Liens.
Explains how laws are made, how the court system works and how each area of the law impacts your daily life.