LEGL 2700 - Test 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
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, 3 Substantive vs. Procedural Law 4
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Terms in this set (36)
Rule of Law The principle that all members of society are
equally subject to the law; provides predictability
for business.
Common Law A system emphasizing judges' interpretations and
precedent (Stare Decisis).
Holding vs. Dicta Holding: The actual reason for the decision
(precedent). Dicta: Extra comments (not
precedent).
Public vs. Private Law Public: Gov vs. Citizens (Criminal/Admin). Private:
Person vs. Person (Contract/Tort).
Substantive vs. Procedural Law Substantive: The "what" (legal rights). Procedural:
The "how" (steps to enforce rights).
Judicial Review Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional;
established in Marbury v. Madison.
Judicial Restraint Philosophy of following precedent strictly and
letting the political process solve social ills.
Diversity Jurisdiction Federal court access for: 1) Parties from different
states AND 2) Suit > $75,000.
and CORRECT Answers
, 3 Substantive vs. Procedural Law 4
Don't know?
Terms in this set (36)
Rule of Law The principle that all members of society are
equally subject to the law; provides predictability
for business.
Common Law A system emphasizing judges' interpretations and
precedent (Stare Decisis).
Holding vs. Dicta Holding: The actual reason for the decision
(precedent). Dicta: Extra comments (not
precedent).
Public vs. Private Law Public: Gov vs. Citizens (Criminal/Admin). Private:
Person vs. Person (Contract/Tort).
Substantive vs. Procedural Law Substantive: The "what" (legal rights). Procedural:
The "how" (steps to enforce rights).
Judicial Review Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional;
established in Marbury v. Madison.
Judicial Restraint Philosophy of following precedent strictly and
letting the political process solve social ills.
Diversity Jurisdiction Federal court access for: 1) Parties from different
states AND 2) Suit > $75,000.
