BLAW 3201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: In Rem Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction, Substantive Law
Document Summary
Classification of law: substantive and procedural law. Procedural rules for enforcing substantive law: public and private law. Public law dealing with the relationship between government and individuals. Private law governing the relationships among individuals and legal entities: civil and criminal law. Civil law dealing with rights and duties the violation of which constitutes a wrong against an individual or other legal entity. Criminal law establishing duties which, if violated, constitute a wrong against the entire community. Sources of law: constitutional law fundamental law of a government establishing its powers and limitations, judicial law. Common law body of law developed by the court and equity based upon principles distinct from common law and providing remedies not available at law. District courts trial courts of general jurisdiction that can hear and decide most legal controversies in the federal system. Courts of appeals hear appeals from the district courts and review orders of certain administrative agencies.
