Introduction to Anglo-American law & language = Einführung in die anglo-amerikansche Rechtssprache / von B. Sharon Byrd.
Publication details: München : Beck, 2001. Edition: 2nd ed. = 2. AuflDescription: xx, 367 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 3406472907 (Beck); 3214029460 (Manz); 3727290668 (Stämpfli)Other title: Einführung in die anglo-amerikanische Rechtssprache | Introduction to Anglo American law and languageSubject(s): Law -- Language | Law -- Philosophy | Law -- United States -- History | Law -- Great Britain -- HistoryLOC classification: K213. | B97 2001
Contents:
Unit I. Fundamental characteristics of the common law. The source of law -- The jury -- The adversary system of trial -- Retroactivity: a return to stare decisis -- Unit II. The courts and their jurisdiction. Court systems in the United States -- Court system in England -- Unit III. Constitutional law. Judicial review -- Equal protection -- Freedom of speech -- Appendix I. Constitution of the United States -- Appendix II. Table of Supreme Court cases -- Appendix III. Common case citations.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-314).
Unit I. Fundamental characteristics of the common law. The source of law -- The jury -- The adversary system of trial -- Retroactivity: a return to stare decisis -- Unit II. The courts and their jurisdiction. Court systems in the United States -- Court system in England -- Unit III. Constitutional law. Judicial review -- Equal protection -- Freedom of speech -- Appendix I. Constitution of the United States -- Appendix II. Table of Supreme Court cases -- Appendix III. Common case citations.