HAP 312 Chapter Notes -Private Law, Public Law, Respondeat Superior

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Judicial decisions ( common law ) the last major source of law. All legislation, whether federal or state, must be consistent with the us constitution. Constitution- sets standards against which all other laws are judged. Statutes- are positive law enacted by a legislative body. Because our federal system is imbricate with national, state, and local jurisdictions, the legislative body may be congress, a state legislature, or a deliberative assembly of local government (eg. a county or city council) Administrative law (regulations)- is the type of public law that deals with the rules of. The legislature (congress) has the power to enact statutes. The executive branch has the power to enforce the laws. The judiciary has the power to interpret the laws. Public law- concerns the government and its relations with individuals and businesses. Private law- refers to the rules and principles that define and regulate rights and duties among persons. Due process- 14th amendment ( state and federal law)

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