The Handy Law Answer Book: Understanding the Law, Navigating the Legal System (Handy Answer Book) - Softcover

Hudson Jr, David L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578592178 ISBN 13: 9781578592173

Verlag: Visible Ink Press, 2010

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"Recommended for libraries and individuals who need an economically priced introduction to American legalese."-- Booklist

"For anyone who wants to know more about coping with our court system, credit and bankruptcy law, employment law, family law, or personal injury law ... an excellent guide ... highly recommend. Written in a way that is easy to understand, it will arm any reader with the knowledge of what to do in a wide variety of situations and what to expect."-- Bookviews

"The author is well-qualified. Overall, The Handy Law Answer Book does a nice job of introducing readers to the rules that govern our society and the practice of law. It is probably most useful as a general reference tool for those with a strong interest in history, government, politics, or legal studies."-- Christian Library Journal

"Using a question and brief answer format, this book answers every conceivable law query. The most potentially useful chapters focus on lawyers, lawsuits, criminal procedures, and credit and bankruptcy laws. Any reader with a legal issue will feel confident after learning the legalese that could be encountered in the court system."-- VOYA Reviews

"How many times have you slapped yourself on the forehead and said, Wish I knew the law pertaining to my credit information! Yeah, me neither. But when you really do need to know something about the law, a new reference book . . . is just the ticket."-- Wichita Falls Times Record News

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Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive review of the law in the United States, this comprehensive reference answers more than 1,200 questions ranging from Where did the word tort come from? and How are state court judges selected? to Where did the first U.S. Supreme Court meet? Useful advice includes how to find a lawyer, how to file a complaint against a lawyer, how to document discrimination in the workplace, and how to handle oneself in court. Interspersed throughout are fun sidebars highlighting important cases and explanations of legal terms as well as entertaining information on bizarre and frivolous lawsuits, including one where a prisoner in Colorado sued prison officials after he injured himself during an escape attempt. With a wide range of information suitable for various knowledge bases?from junior high to junior college?this is an ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of the law.

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• Verlag: Visible Ink Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1578592178
• ISBN 13: 9781578592173
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 416