Chapter 1&2

As a judge, Baxter applies common law rules. These rules develop from

Charles is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law, which does not include interpretations of

Erin believes that a higher, or universal law exists that applies to all human beings. Erin asserts that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law. Erin

In a suit against Ian, Jenna obtains an injuction. This is

Jack enters into a contract with Jill's Farm to provide water for Jill's irrigation needs. Jack fails to deliver. Jill initiates a suit against Jack, asking the court to order Jack to perform. Jill is

Rupert is a victim of Sara's violation of a criminal law. Criminal law is concerned with

The Bay City Planning Department, the Coastal County Zoning Commission, the California Eviriomental Quality Agency, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issues regulations. These rules constitute

The legislature of the state of Wyoming enacts a new statute that sets standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products. This statute applies in

A citation identifies the publication in which a legal authority can be found

Damages are a remedy at law

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights

Statutes are laws enacted by congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law

As a judge in a federal court, Elena can decide, among other things, whether the laws or actions of the executive and legislative branches are constitutional. The process for making this determination is known as

A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system directly conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,

Center City enacts an ordinance that imposes a jail term, without a trial, on all contractors who solicit business without a city permit. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government. The term checks and balances means that

The judicial branch has the power to hold actions of the other branches of government unconstitutional.

In an effort to reduce traffic, Bay Town enacts an ordinance that allows only a few specific street vendors and not others to operate in certain areas. A court would likely review this ordinance under the principles of

A statute enacted by the Arizona state legislature to regulate trucking affects interstate commerce. In evaluating this statute, the courts will balance the burden that it imposes on interstate commerce against

The state of Massachusetts regulates employment, traffic, land use, and other private activities to protect or promote the public order, health, safety, and general welfare under