BL 2413 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Statutory Law, Precedent, Procedural Law
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Law is an enforceable body of rules governing the relationship between individuals and the relationship between individuals and their society (government). A right is a power to act or not act. A duty is an obligation to act or not act. A privilege is a given opportunity to act or not act. To allow citizens to know right and wrong behavior and how it is defined by law. To provide stability and predictability to our society. (cid:862)the law should be stable but never stand still. (cid:863) -roscoe hounds. Constitutional law- us constitution is supreme law of the land, states also have constitutions. Statutory law- the laws enacted by legislative bodies. United states code is the laws passed by the federal government. City ordinances passed by the municipality for the betterment of the people. Administrative law- regulations promulgated by government agencies, two kinds of fed admin agencies (executive and independent federal agencies).
