Navigate the law, the history, the theories, the cases, and the
system! A legal primer to the practice and history of law in the United
States.
Every day we encounter the rules of law--from the time we decide to get
married, or perhaps divorced, to making a purchase with our credit cards
or dealing with bankruptcy. Let The Handy Law Answer Book help you
navigate the system.
You'll learn useful advice on how to find a lawyer; what happens when
you file a lawsuit or are sued by someone else; what your rights in the
workplace are; and what you can expect when you have your day in court.
Plus, how to read those legal citations as well as some fascinating--and
quirky--legal cases.
Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive overview of the law in
the United States, you'll learn about the history of the U.S. legal
system and about the personalities who shaped it. You'll get an
introduction to various laws, important cases, court opinions, and how
they all might affect you. You'll find answers to more than 800
questions, including ...
Where did the word tort come from?
How are state court judges selected?
Where did the first U.S. Supreme Court meet?
How did our system of law evolve?
How does one best navigate that system?
How are state court judges selected?
How does the law define "marriage"?
What should you do if facing too much debt?
What is a "wobbler"?
With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is an ideal
source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of the law.
Fully illustrated, The Handy Law Answer Book also includes a helpful
glossary of legal terms, a list of useful resources, an explanation of
legal citations, the full text of the U.S. Constitution, and an index.
