Law basics
The order or pattern of rules that society establishes to govern the conduct of individuals and the relationships among them
What is law?
Original laws
What is the constitution?
the law that defines rights and liabilities
What is substantive law?
a branch of philosophy that deals with values relating to human nature and conduct
What is ethics?
the legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from action
What is a right?
United states code or States code annotated
What is procedural law?
balances the goal of profits with values of individuals and society
What are business ethics?
An obligation of law imposed in a person to perform or refrain from performing a certain act
What is a duty?
rules promulgated by state and federal administrative agencies
What is administrative law?
wrongs against society
What is criminal wrongs?
we should act in our own self interest
What is egoism?
rules and regulations parties agree to as part of their contractual relationships
What is private law?
wrongs against an individual
What are civil wrongs?
We should do good for the most amount of people
Principles expressed for the first time in court decisions
What is case law?