One thousamds one legal words

By:

"Feinman, Jay M.(ed.)"

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York; Oxford university press; 2003Description: 239 pISBN:

9780195165036

Subject(s):

Law-dictionaries

DDC classification:

340.03 ONE

Summary: 1001 Legal Words You Need to Know is a compre hensive guide to the language of the American legal system. What is the difference between murder and manslaughter? What's a tort and how do you reform it? Is it slander, or libel (and does it matter if it's even true)? What is due process? And how do you habeas a corpus? 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. In this comprehensive guide to the language of the American legal system that doesn't condescend, every term is carefully defined and explained with a sample sentence, and many have supplementary notes. In addition, the book includes ten quick legal problem miniguides, including information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, making a living will, giving someone power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued-or suing, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying lawyer shows.

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1001 Legal Words You Need to Know is a compre hensive guide to the language of the American legal system. What is the difference between murder and manslaughter? What's a tort and how do you reform it? Is it slander, or libel (and does it matter if it's even true)? What is due process? And how do you habeas a corpus?

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. In this comprehensive guide to the language of the American legal system that doesn't condescend, every term is carefully defined and explained with a sample sentence, and many have supplementary notes.

In addition, the book includes ten quick legal problem miniguides, including information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, making a living will, giving someone power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued-or suing, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying lawyer shows.

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