Introduction to the American Legal System (U.S. Wars) [Paperback]

John M. Scheb (Author), John M. Scheb II (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0766827593 | ISBN-13: 978-0766827592 | Publication Date: September 4, 2001 | Edition: 1

An Introduction to the American Legal System is a comprehensive introduction to law and the legal process. It explains the evolution of American law, its current structures and processes, and examines the main substantive areas of law, including torts, contracts, civil procedure, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law. Although the book is comprehensive, it is written to be accessible to students who may not have any academic background in law. The text uses special features to break up potential monotony and engage the student, while emphasizing the "nuts and bolts" of the legal system. Each chapter is by "Questions for Thought and Discussion" and a review of presented key terms.

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John M. Scheb served as municipal judge in Sarasota, Florida, from 1957 to 1959. From 1959 to 1970, he served as City Attorney for the city of Sarasota. In 1974 he was appointed to the Florida District Court of Appeal, second district, a position he held until his retirement in 1992. As an appellate judge, Scheb authored numerous opinions on a wide range of legal issues, and he published articles in "Judicature," the "Stetson Law Review," and the "Tennessee Law Review." He is also co-author of FLORIDA APPELLATE PRACTICE and ADVOCACY, Third Edition (2003), with Raymond T. Elligett, and AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM (2002), with John M. Scheb II. Judge Scheb is now a Senior Judge for the Florida Court System and Distinguished Professorial Lecturer at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg. He holds the B.A. from Florida Southern College, the J.D. from the University of Florida, and the LL.M. from the University of Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (September 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766827593
• ISBN-13: 978-0766827592
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational on basics of law., November 13, 2009

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This was brought to my attention through college, and it is a very well rounded education on the basics of law. Everyone should read to educate themselves.

4.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to the American Legal System, March 9, 2007

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This book is a great introduction to the basics of law. It covers the basic necessary to understand our legal system.

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT, September 8, 2004

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This is probably one of the best college level text books available to th paralegal on the market. The book covers alot of information and explains just the right areas of each topic in a mannaer which is boh helpful and concise. If you are looking for a good book to have for reference and or research then spend the money and buy this one!