LES 305 CH 1,3,4 Questions And Answers
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Aristotle Definition of Law Law Is Reason Unaffected by Desire, law is a form of order,
and good law must necessarily mean good order
Holmes Definition of Law Law Embodies the Story of a Nation's Development Through
Many Centuries (US supreme court justice)
Blackstone Definition of Law That Rule of Action Which Is Prescribed by Some Superior
and Which the Inferior Is Bound to Obey
Black's Law Dictionary Definition of Law A Body of Rules of Action or Conduct
Prescribed by the Controlling Authority, and Having Legal Binding Force
Actual Definition of Law Rules Enacted by a Government Authority that Govern
Individuals and Relationships in Society
, LES 305 CH 1,3,4 Questions And Answers
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Public Laws Laws enacted by some authorized governmental body (federal and state
laws)
Private Laws Developed between two individuals (landlords, employers, contracts)
Criminal Law Violation is a wrong against society, carries fine or imprisonment (running
a red light)
Civil Laws Violation is a wrong against person or persons (hitting pedestrian w car, civil
lawsuit) Must compensate harmed party.
Substantive Laws Laws that give rights and responsibilities (related to procedural laws,
this is 1st step)
Procedural Laws Means for enforcing substantive rights
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Difference between substantive and procedural laws If Apple breaks contract to buy 1000
screens from Samsung, Samsung has the substantive right to expect performance and may collect
damages for breach of contract by bringing suit. The laws governing how Samsung's suit is
brought and trial are procedural laws.
Common Law Non statutory laws. Began in England. Stare decisis (let the decision
stand) Follow case precedent.
Stare Decisis means...(common law) Let the decision stand. Precedent.
Statutory Law Supplements common law. Passed by governmental body and is in written
form.
Equity Body of law that attempts to do justice when law does not provide remedies or
law is unfair
Injunctions Prohibiting certain conduct or ordering certain acts
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Aristotle Definition of Law Law Is Reason Unaffected by Desire, law is a form of order,
and good law must necessarily mean good order
Holmes Definition of Law Law Embodies the Story of a Nation's Development Through
Many Centuries (US supreme court justice)
Blackstone Definition of Law That Rule of Action Which Is Prescribed by Some Superior
and Which the Inferior Is Bound to Obey
Black's Law Dictionary Definition of Law A Body of Rules of Action or Conduct
Prescribed by the Controlling Authority, and Having Legal Binding Force
Actual Definition of Law Rules Enacted by a Government Authority that Govern
Individuals and Relationships in Society
, LES 305 CH 1,3,4 Questions And Answers
100% Correct
Public Laws Laws enacted by some authorized governmental body (federal and state
laws)
Private Laws Developed between two individuals (landlords, employers, contracts)
Criminal Law Violation is a wrong against society, carries fine or imprisonment (running
a red light)
Civil Laws Violation is a wrong against person or persons (hitting pedestrian w car, civil
lawsuit) Must compensate harmed party.
Substantive Laws Laws that give rights and responsibilities (related to procedural laws,
this is 1st step)
Procedural Laws Means for enforcing substantive rights
, LES 305 CH 1,3,4 Questions And Answers
100% Correct
Difference between substantive and procedural laws If Apple breaks contract to buy 1000
screens from Samsung, Samsung has the substantive right to expect performance and may collect
damages for breach of contract by bringing suit. The laws governing how Samsung's suit is
brought and trial are procedural laws.
Common Law Non statutory laws. Began in England. Stare decisis (let the decision
stand) Follow case precedent.
Stare Decisis means...(common law) Let the decision stand. Precedent.
Statutory Law Supplements common law. Passed by governmental body and is in written
form.
Equity Body of law that attempts to do justice when law does not provide remedies or
law is unfair
Injunctions Prohibiting certain conduct or ordering certain acts
