In this lesson, you will learn about statutes, codes, and rules. You will also learn the difference between substantive and procedural laws, along with the statute of limitations using relatable examples. Laws – Rules that govern behavior. Characteristics of laws Substantive Laws Procedural Laws Transcript Statutes codes and rules are laws that the society recognizes […]
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In this lesson, you will learn what civil procedure is, the right to be heard, substantive vs. procedural law, and jurisdiction. The courts, the law, and basic rights Transcript What is civil procedure? Civil procedure consists of the rules that govern procedures in federal state and territories. Civil procedure concerns civil cases, not criminal ones.
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In this lesson, you will learn the court levels, the court structure, what gives the court’s authority, and the types of cases that are heard in each. Federal courts in the U.S. Transcript The federal system of courts is divided into three main units, the U.S. Supreme Court, appeals courts, trial courts, and other courts
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In this lesson, you will learn the court types, the state court structure, and what gives them authority. You will also learn what types of cases state courts handle. State courts in the U.S. Transcript Like the federal system, state courts are divided into multiple units, the state supreme court, appeals courts, trial courts, and
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In this lesson, you will learn the types of legal sources, and how each compares to the others. You will also have step-by-step tips for using the legal research tool on Courtroom5 with a relatable example. Overview of Legal Sources Transcript There are two main types of legal sources, primary, and secondary. Cases, statutes, rules,
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In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of primary sources, secondary sources, and how the court views each of them. Understanding legal sources Transcript There are two types of legal sources: primary, and secondary. Cases, statutes, rules and codes are primary sources. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, reports, law reviews, and guides are secondary sources. Statutes, rules,
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In this lesson, you will learn how to cite your sources, what websites help with citing, and the different rules for citing each type of legal authority. Proper Use and Citing of Statutes, Codes, and Rules Transcript One of the most tedious jobs of a legal rider is to keep up with sources and pointing
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In this lesson, you will learn the use of secondary sources like the Bluebook, and learn to cite them correctly. The Bluebook Proper Use and Citing of Statutes, Codes, and Rules Transcript Secondary sources in legal documents should be used sparingly and only as supplemental information. For instance, if an appellate case in your jurisdiction
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In this lesson, you will learn to determine relevant facts and legal issues using real-life examples, and to use each area of law once you’ve determined the facts and issues you’d like to present to the court. Determining Relevant Facts and Legal Issues Transcript We\’ll use a sample set of facts as a learning tool
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In this lesson, you will learn the preliminary steps for legal research, the different courts to research, and a relatable example that breaks down the legal research steps. Preliminary research steps Transcript To begin legal research, start with jurisdiction. That is, if the case was filed in a federal court, you must find federal statutes
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