LEGL 2700 Hackleman Test 1
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3 concepts for functioning market
Law- most significant and formal rules established by the gov
Rule of Law - laws generally and equally applicable to all
Property -enables party that owns property to keep other from
interfering
3 Types of Property
Public, Private, Common
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jurisprudence
philosophies that explain the origin of law and its justification
ownership
the right to turn to public authorities like the police or the courts to
help you keep others from interfering with what you own
public property
,public resources owned by the government (parks, monuments,
etc.)
private property
resources owned by an individual
common property
resources that more than one individual own jointly (land)
What does property represent in its broadest sense?
individual rights (speech, worship, right to bear arms, etc.)
natural law
type of jurisprudence; universal moral principles
positive law
type of jurisprudence; commands of government and enforcement
historical school
type of jurisprudence; the law reflects culture and customs of
certain people
sociological jurisprudence
type of jurisprudence; law meets the needs of society
legal realism
type of jurisprudence; how the law is enforced
common law
legal system that emphasizes the role of judges in determining the
meaning of laws and how they apply. Rely on prior judicial decisions.
civil law
legal system that relies more on legislation rather than prior judicial
decisions to determine what the law is.
What do all common law nations have in common?
All were colonized by England
What is the only state that does not follow the common law system?
Louisiana (quasi-common law system) because of historical ties with
France
, public law
includes those matters that involve the regulation of society as
opposed to individuals interacting
Types: constitutional, administrative and criminal
constitutional law
type of public law; involves the interpretation and application of
either the federal or state constitutions
administrative law
type of public law; covers the legal principles that apply to
government agencies, bureaus, boards, or commissions
criminal law
type of public law; specifies various offenses against the proper
order of the state
private law
covers those legal problems and issues that concern your private
resource relationships with other people
Types: property, contract, and tort
Person v. person
property law
type of private law; exclusive rights to both tangible AND intangible
resources
contract law
type of private law; how resources are exchanged between two
people. Involve enforceable promises to exchange resources in the
future
tort law
type of private law; establishes rules for compensation when an
owner's legal boundaries are wrongfully crossed by another (rear-
ending example)
civil law vs. criminal law
civil cases- may include suits for breach of contract or tort cases
(ex. personal injury) Government not really involved
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3 concepts for functioning market
Law- most significant and formal rules established by the gov
Rule of Law - laws generally and equally applicable to all
Property -enables party that owns property to keep other from
interfering
3 Types of Property
Public, Private, Common
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jurisprudence
philosophies that explain the origin of law and its justification
ownership
the right to turn to public authorities like the police or the courts to
help you keep others from interfering with what you own
public property
,public resources owned by the government (parks, monuments,
etc.)
private property
resources owned by an individual
common property
resources that more than one individual own jointly (land)
What does property represent in its broadest sense?
individual rights (speech, worship, right to bear arms, etc.)
natural law
type of jurisprudence; universal moral principles
positive law
type of jurisprudence; commands of government and enforcement
historical school
type of jurisprudence; the law reflects culture and customs of
certain people
sociological jurisprudence
type of jurisprudence; law meets the needs of society
legal realism
type of jurisprudence; how the law is enforced
common law
legal system that emphasizes the role of judges in determining the
meaning of laws and how they apply. Rely on prior judicial decisions.
civil law
legal system that relies more on legislation rather than prior judicial
decisions to determine what the law is.
What do all common law nations have in common?
All were colonized by England
What is the only state that does not follow the common law system?
Louisiana (quasi-common law system) because of historical ties with
France
, public law
includes those matters that involve the regulation of society as
opposed to individuals interacting
Types: constitutional, administrative and criminal
constitutional law
type of public law; involves the interpretation and application of
either the federal or state constitutions
administrative law
type of public law; covers the legal principles that apply to
government agencies, bureaus, boards, or commissions
criminal law
type of public law; specifies various offenses against the proper
order of the state
private law
covers those legal problems and issues that concern your private
resource relationships with other people
Types: property, contract, and tort
Person v. person
property law
type of private law; exclusive rights to both tangible AND intangible
resources
contract law
type of private law; how resources are exchanged between two
people. Involve enforceable promises to exchange resources in the
future
tort law
type of private law; establishes rules for compensation when an
owner's legal boundaries are wrongfully crossed by another (rear-
ending example)
civil law vs. criminal law
civil cases- may include suits for breach of contract or tort cases
(ex. personal injury) Government not really involved
