Roche, Brien A.

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.

9781402226687 (pbk.) 1402226683 (pbk.)


Law--United States--Popular works.

KF 387 / R673l 2009

349.73