AJ 014 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Precedent, Feudalism, Jury Trial

• School: College of The Sequoias
• Department: Administration of Justice (AJ)
• Course: AJ 014
• Professor: green

Document Summary

Feudal law provided the basis for common law. Second part magna carter (this means -the great charter) 1215. Drawn by english bearers and wanted to limit the power of king john. Gave the right of people in a jury trial. Can"t make someone tell you that they. Deciding guilt and liability in specific cases. Are the actions of the government constitutional. Stare decisis let the decision stand . Are not able to get to the federal court, it has to be if one of your constitutional rights are violated (look at issues of constitutionality) "we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish. Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.