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15 Cards in this Set
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What is "Law"?
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the entire system of rules, values, and principles that govern daily conduct that are enforceable by either the government or individual citizens through courts
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3 main types of law
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statutory law, common law, administrative law
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Statutory Law
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originate from legislative bodies (statutes and ordinances). Only valid for the area governed
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Sport example of Statutory Law
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Title 9, Americans with Disabilities Act
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Common Law
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basis of American legal system. Judge made case law. collection of case precedent that is common to multiple jurisdictions
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Administrative Law
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rules, regulations adopted by units that manage government, agencies
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3 court system in U.S.
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1. state
2. federal 3. administrative |
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3 tier system of state court
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1. trial court
2. appellate level 3. supreme court level |
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Trial Court Level
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first court that a person normally goes too (court of entry)
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Appellate Level
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when you appeal a trial court decision this is where it is.
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what are the only things you can appeal
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only appeal a final judgement and questions of law
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Supreme Court Level
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if you don't agree with the appeal decision you can request for you request for this supreme court to hear your decision
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Writ of Certiorari
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this is that request that the Supreme Court hear your decision
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Federal Court System Tiers
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District, Appellate, Supreme Court
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Criminal Court
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hears only criminal cases
- misdemeanor or felony |
