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[Show more]Purpose of legal system 
-establish the rules and rights of people 
-protect the individuals rights and liberties 
-obtain norms fo human conduct 
 
 
 
Constitution 
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society 
"supreme law o...
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-establish the rules and rights of people 
-protect the individuals rights and liberties 
-obtain norms fo human conduct 
 
 
 
Constitution 
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society 
"supreme law o...
Hindu Hospitals 
6th Century BC - focus on holistic treatment 
 
 
 
Egyptian Medicine 
First to use castor oil and opiums. Temples as hospitals. 
 
 
 
Greek and Roman Hospitals 
Little hotels for wealthy travelers. 
 
 
 
Aesculapia 
Greek name for hospitals, names after Greek God of Medicine. 
 
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6th Century BC - focus on holistic treatment 
 
 
 
Egyptian Medicine 
First to use castor oil and opiums. Temples as hospitals. 
 
 
 
Greek and Roman Hospitals 
Little hotels for wealthy travelers. 
 
 
 
Aesculapia 
Greek name for hospitals, names after Greek God of Medicine. 
 
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Absolute Immunity 
A policy if protecting officials from tort liability. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. 
 
 
 
Abut 
Two parcels of land that physically touch each other 
 
 
 
Adjudication 
a formal judgment on a disputed matter 
 
 
 
Administrative Action...
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A policy if protecting officials from tort liability. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. 
 
 
 
Abut 
Two parcels of land that physically touch each other 
 
 
 
Adjudication 
a formal judgment on a disputed matter 
 
 
 
Administrative Action...
Absolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Chapter 10) A High-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or ormissions. (Chapter 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The Elements of this...
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A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Chapter 10) A High-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or ormissions. (Chapter 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The Elements of this...
Absolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Ch 10) A high-level executive officer can not be held liable for his/her discretionary acts or omissions (Ch 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are 
1) ...
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A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Ch 10) A high-level executive officer can not be held liable for his/her discretionary acts or omissions (Ch 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are 
1) ...
Absolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Ch 10) A high-level executive officer can not be held liable for his/her discretionary acts or omissions (Ch 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are 
1) ...
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A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability (Ch 10) A high-level executive officer can not be held liable for his/her discretionary acts or omissions (Ch 11) 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are 
1) ...
Intentional wrongdoing 
Involves a willful act that violates another person's interests. 
 
 
 
Intentional 
Not only must the action be intentional, but the perpetrator must realize that the action will result in harm. 
 
 
 
Intentional Tort Includes: 
Assault and Battery, False Imprisonment, Def...
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Involves a willful act that violates another person's interests. 
 
 
 
Intentional 
Not only must the action be intentional, but the perpetrator must realize that the action will result in harm. 
 
 
 
Intentional Tort Includes: 
Assault and Battery, False Imprisonment, Def...
Define the term law and describe the sources from which law is derived. 
Law: a rule that is expected to be followed by all people and enforced by the government 
 
Sources of Law 
1. common law, which is derived from the courts 
2. statutory law, which is written laws that are created through legis...
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Add to cartDefine the term law and describe the sources from which law is derived. 
Law: a rule that is expected to be followed by all people and enforced by the government 
 
Sources of Law 
1. common law, which is derived from the courts 
2. statutory law, which is written laws that are created through legis...
Tort 
is a private injury inflicted on one person by another person for which the injured party may sue in a civil action. 
 
 
 
Most suits against police officers fall into 3 categories 
1. negligence torts 
2. intentional torts 
3. constitutional torts 
 
 
 
Negligence torts 
defendants are not ...
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is a private injury inflicted on one person by another person for which the injured party may sue in a civil action. 
 
 
 
Most suits against police officers fall into 3 categories 
1. negligence torts 
2. intentional torts 
3. constitutional torts 
 
 
 
Negligence torts 
defendants are not ...
Consent 
This is the voluntary agreement by a person who possesses sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent choice to allow a medical procedure and/or treatment proposed by another to be performed on him/herself. This makes a touching that otherwise would be nonconsensual to one that is con...
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This is the voluntary agreement by a person who possesses sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent choice to allow a medical procedure and/or treatment proposed by another to be performed on him/herself. This makes a touching that otherwise would be nonconsensual to one that is con...
beliefs 
what a person holds to be true, or rules that are followed that are not based on tangible proof 
 
 
 
conflict 
when opposing forces of incompatibility exist at the same time or place 
 
 
 
dilemma 
a problem for which all outcomes are either equal or all outcomes are undesirable 
 
 
 
e...
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what a person holds to be true, or rules that are followed that are not based on tangible proof 
 
 
 
conflict 
when opposing forces of incompatibility exist at the same time or place 
 
 
 
dilemma 
a problem for which all outcomes are either equal or all outcomes are undesirable 
 
 
 
e...
agent 
an individual who has been designated by a legal document to make decisions on behalf of another individual; a substitute decision maker 
 
 
 
trial court 
court where evidence is first presented to a judge or jury for decision 
 
 
 
Complaint 
the first pleading, in an alleged negligence a...
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an individual who has been designated by a legal document to make decisions on behalf of another individual; a substitute decision maker 
 
 
 
trial court 
court where evidence is first presented to a judge or jury for decision 
 
 
 
Complaint 
the first pleading, in an alleged negligence a...
accountability 
being held responsible; being required to answer to a situation 
 
 
 
compliance 
the adherence to a policy or rule 
 
 
 
covered entity 
an institution or group that is the subject of a regulation or law 
 
 
 
de-identify 
the process of removing any information from documents, o...
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being held responsible; being required to answer to a situation 
 
 
 
compliance 
the adherence to a policy or rule 
 
 
 
covered entity 
an institution or group that is the subject of a regulation or law 
 
 
 
de-identify 
the process of removing any information from documents, o...
Abortion 
Defined as the premature termination of a pregnancy, either spontaneous or induced. 
 
 
 
Roe vs. Wade 
The supreme court's ruling that, within certain guidelines, women are allowed to make decisions regarding how their pregnancy will end. 
 
 
 
According to Roe vs Wade - First Trimeste...
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Defined as the premature termination of a pregnancy, either spontaneous or induced. 
 
 
 
Roe vs. Wade 
The supreme court's ruling that, within certain guidelines, women are allowed to make decisions regarding how their pregnancy will end. 
 
 
 
According to Roe vs Wade - First Trimeste...
Describe the legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities of a nurse in drug administration 
 
 
 
Explain the meaning of a controlled substance (scheduled drugs) 
drugs that are highly regulated because they are commonly abused 
 
 
 
Drugs are placed in the controlled substance (scheduled drugs...
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Explain the meaning of a controlled substance (scheduled drugs) 
drugs that are highly regulated because they are commonly abused 
 
 
 
Drugs are placed in the controlled substance (scheduled drugs...
Morality 
This is a code of conduct. This is a guide to behavior that all rational persons put forward for governing their behavior and describes a class of rules held by society to govern the conduct of its individual members. 
 
 
 
Morals 
These are ideas about what is right and what is wrong; i....
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This is a code of conduct. This is a guide to behavior that all rational persons put forward for governing their behavior and describes a class of rules held by society to govern the conduct of its individual members. 
 
 
 
Morals 
These are ideas about what is right and what is wrong; i....
Tort 
a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. 
 
 
 
contract action 
one party claims that the other party failed to fulfill an obligation and has breached their contract 
 
 
 
Common Law 
derived from judicial decisions 
 
 
 
Sta...
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a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. 
 
 
 
contract action 
one party claims that the other party failed to fulfill an obligation and has breached their contract 
 
 
 
Common Law 
derived from judicial decisions 
 
 
 
Sta...
Educated in the universisties and permitted to perform all types of operations; inferior to physicians. 
long-robe surgeons 
 
 
 
barbers; allowed only to leech and shave the patient; inferior to physicians 
short-robe surgeons 
 
 
 
the production and discharge of pus 
suppuration 
 
 
 
deals wi...
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long-robe surgeons 
 
 
 
barbers; allowed only to leech and shave the patient; inferior to physicians 
short-robe surgeons 
 
 
 
the production and discharge of pus 
suppuration 
 
 
 
deals wi...
Short Title 
162.01 Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act 
 
 
 
Intent 
162.02 It is the intent of this part to promote , protect , and improve the health, safety. and welfare of the citizens of the counties and municipalities of this state by authorizing the creation of administrative board...
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162.01 Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act 
 
 
 
Intent 
162.02 It is the intent of this part to promote , protect , and improve the health, safety. and welfare of the citizens of the counties and municipalities of this state by authorizing the creation of administrative board...
Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement Part II exam questions and answers
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Absolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability. A high-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or omissions. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are: 1) an ulterior ...
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Add to cartAbsolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability. A high-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or omissions. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are: 1) an ulterior ...
Intentional wrongdoing 
Involves a willful act that violates another person's interests. 
 
 
 
Intentional 
Not only must the action be intentional, but the perpetrator must realize that the action will result in harm. 
 
 
 
Intentional Tort Includes: 
Assault and Battery, False Imprisonment, Def...
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Involves a willful act that violates another person's interests. 
 
 
 
Intentional 
Not only must the action be intentional, but the perpetrator must realize that the action will result in harm. 
 
 
 
Intentional Tort Includes: 
Assault and Battery, False Imprisonment, Def...
Contract 
An agreement between competent parties for legally sufficient consideration for a legal purpose in the form required by law (if any) 
 
 
 
Purpose of a Contract 
To provide legal recourse should one or more of the parties not perform its obligations as set forth in the contract. 
 
 
 
Ex...
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An agreement between competent parties for legally sufficient consideration for a legal purpose in the form required by law (if any) 
 
 
 
Purpose of a Contract 
To provide legal recourse should one or more of the parties not perform its obligations as set forth in the contract. 
 
 
 
Ex...
What is/are the most important document(s) that a code official and building department have to determine what the building or contractor is doing on site? 
 
I. Building Permit 
II. International Zoning Code 
III. International Building Code 
IV. Application for Building Permit 
I and IV only 
 
Re...
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I. Building Permit 
II. International Zoning Code 
III. International Building Code 
IV. Application for Building Permit 
I and IV only 
 
Re...
SOURCES OF LAW 
Common, statutory, administrative 
 
 
 
COMMON LAW 
a judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar care 
 
 
 
RES JUDICATA 
"the thing is decided" - refers to that which has been previously acted on or decided by the courts 
 
 
 
STARE DECISIS 
"let th...
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Common, statutory, administrative 
 
 
 
COMMON LAW 
a judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar care 
 
 
 
RES JUDICATA 
"the thing is decided" - refers to that which has been previously acted on or decided by the courts 
 
 
 
STARE DECISIS 
"let th...
Ch 1 (pg 1) 
Introduction 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 2) top 
Litigation Wave 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 2) bottom 
Legal Concepts and Factual Situations 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) top 
Subsequent Chapters 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) middle 
Appendix 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) bottom 
Index of Terms 
 
 
 
Ch 2 (pg 5) Name of Chapter 
Historical ...
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Introduction 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 2) top 
Litigation Wave 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 2) bottom 
Legal Concepts and Factual Situations 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) top 
Subsequent Chapters 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) middle 
Appendix 
 
 
 
Ch 1 (pg 3) bottom 
Index of Terms 
 
 
 
Ch 2 (pg 5) Name of Chapter 
Historical ...
Adjudication 
formal legal process to resolve a dispute 
 
 
 
5000 years ago 
the evolution of modern building began 
 
 
 
earliest and most rudimentary of building codes was developed in the Babylonian Empire around 
2000 BC 
 
 
 
In London, one of the earliest building codes 
the Assize of Buil...
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formal legal process to resolve a dispute 
 
 
 
5000 years ago 
the evolution of modern building began 
 
 
 
earliest and most rudimentary of building codes was developed in the Babylonian Empire around 
2000 BC 
 
 
 
In London, one of the earliest building codes 
the Assize of Buil...
Absolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability. A high-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or omissions. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are: 1) an ulterior ...
Preview 2 out of 15 pages
Add to cartAbsolute Immunity 
A policy of protecting public officials from tort liability. A high-level executive officer cannot be held liable for his or her discretionary acts or omissions. 
 
 
 
Abuse of Process 
The improper use of various litigation devices. The elements of this tort are: 1) an ulterior ...
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