CRIM 135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Procedural Law, Starbucks, Royal Assent

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Topic #1 the divisions and sources of law. Law = relecion of values of most or all of us. Jusice = blind (the statue of the lady with blindfold and balance. : governments must only act according to law. They can be challenged and they will lose. The divisions of law (look at handout #1: introduction, positive law. Law made by people through a valid, legal process. Judges make laws called case law (a) international law a. 1: it is all of the law that is not about the legal process, more about the substance of the law. The laws that sets out our rights and responsibilities. Sets out basic framework for legal and political system. 2 (b) private law involves the individuals involved in the matter (i) contract law contract: an agreement that is legally bond. Must have mental capacity, be at least 19. Does not have to be on paper, can be oral; in writing is better.

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