Law

Nota:

• enforceable rules of society

1. Federal vs. State

   Nota:

   • -federal laws don't change from state to state -bulk of laws come from the state -federal court system -state court system
2. Criminal vs. Civil

   Nota:

   • -criminal law is what is on tv -civil means a lawsuit by individuals or group -crime=prosecute -when the gov. brings an action against you=civil -gov. and plaintiff bear burden of proof -gov. has a larger burden of proof- "beyond a reasonable doubt" -for civil they need less burden of proof -govt only can put one in jail
3. Common v. Statiatory

   Nota:

   • - how did they give it to us? -statiatory law comes from legislatve and executive branch 
4. Primary v. Secondary

   Nota:

   • -primary law= any law that is binding -secondary law= not binding Ex.: comments on law; analysis of law