Law : Dictionaries & Terminology

Webster's New World? Law Dictionary includes clear, concise, and accurate definitions to over 5,000 legal terms in criminal law, contracts, evidence, constitutional law, property law, and torts. Common abbreviations are also included, as well as a full copy of the US Constitution. more...

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the portable, constant companion for all law students, and the essential reference guide for laymen, business people, and all who desire a reliable guide to the law's special terminology, including that of european union law -- terms available on the instant, thanks to the e-book format. the collins dictionary of law has been written with special reference .. more...

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This dictionary uses example sentences from journals and magazines to show words used in context. Complex terms are explained in clear, simple language, making the dictionary particularly suitable for users without a background in law and for non-native English speakers. more...

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Everything you wanted to know about the law, but couldn't afford to ask. How do I get a collection agency to stop harassing me? If I work 50 hours a week shouldn't I be getting overtime? My new car is a lemon -- what can I do?. Like it or not, the law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law has the answers. Written by Nolo's expert team of attorneys, the book provides concise, plain-English answers to hundreds of the most frequently asked legal questions about issues you face every day, including:.; credit and debt.; workplace rights.; wills.; divorce.; bankruptcy.; social security.; landlord-tenant laws.; child custody and visitation.; adoption.; and much more. The 7th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest in the law. more...

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The book provides students with a comprehensive overview of the conflict of laws rules as they apply in English law. The preliminary topics of the bases of conflict of laws,classification, connecting factors, renvoi and public policy are scrutinised in the first part, followed by consideration of the rules ascribing jurisdiction both under the common law and the Brussels and Lugano Conventions. The book then covers fully the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and explores the choice of law rules in respect of contract, tort, movable and immovable property and succession. In the final part, the traditional concept of domicile, and family lawmatters, such as marriage, dissolution and matrimonial causes, are examined. Since the second edition, a number of important changes have taken place in this ever developing field of law. This edition takes account of recent changes and is presented in a reader friendly manner, facilitating understanding of this notoriously difficult area of law. The question of jurisdiction under the traditional common law rules is examined in depth and the rules set out in the Brussels and Lugano Conventions are analysed. The changes brought about by the Family Law Act 1996 are also included and, for ease of reference, the most important statutory materials. more...

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