LEGL 2700 Hackleman Question and
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3 concepts for a functional marketplace
government authority
Law – the essential and formal regulations established by
Rule of Law – laws that apply broadly and equally across all individuals
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LEGL 2700 Hackleman Question and
Answers [100% Correct] 2024/2025
Latest Release!!
3 concepts for a functional marketplace Law – the essential and formal regulations established by
government authority
Rule of Law – laws that apply broadly and equally across all individuals
Property – grants an owner the ability to prevent others from encroaching on their assets
3 Types of Property Public, Private, Shared
jurisprudence philosophical perspectives that interpret the origins and rationale of law
ownership the right to seek intervention from authorities, such as law enforcement or courts, to
protect one's possessions from interference
public property assets owned and managed by the government, like parks and monuments
private property assets owned individually by a private entity
common property assets collectively owned by multiple individuals, such as land
What does property represent in its broadest sense? personal freedoms (such as speech, religion,
self-defense)
natural law a form of jurisprudence; based on universal ethical principles
positive law a form of jurisprudence; comprised of government directives with enforcement
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,historical school a form of jurisprudence; reflects the laws influenced by a group’s culture and
traditions
sociological jurisprudence a form of jurisprudence; adapts law to society’s needs
legal realism a form of jurisprudence; focuses on law’s practical enforcement
common law a judicial-based legal system where judges interpret laws and make decisions based
on prior rulings
civil law a legal system that relies primarily on legislative codes rather than judicial rulings for legal
determinations
What do all common law nations have in common? They were all once under British colonial rule
What is the only state that does not follow the common law system? Louisiana, which follows a
modified system influenced by French law
public law covers issues related to societal regulation, rather than private interactions
Types: constitutional, administrative, criminal
constitutional law a form of public law; concerns interpreting and applying federal or state
constitutions
administrative law a form of public law; involves rules governing administrative bodies, such as
government agencies
criminal law a form of public law; defines offenses against societal order
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, private law addresses legal matters that involve personal property relationships among individuals
Types: property, contract, and tort
Person vs. person
property law a type of private law; deals with rights to physical and intellectual property
contract law a type of private law; governs agreements for resource exchange between individuals
tort law a type of private law; sets rules for compensation when someone's property rights are
violated (e.g., personal injury from an accident)
civil law vs. criminal law civil cases – may involve contract disputes or tort cases (e.g., personal
injury); government typically isn’t directly involved
criminal cases – involve government representatives seeking to prove a violation of societal laws and
pursuing punishment through the courts
substantive law defines legal relationships and duties between people or between individuals and
the state
procedural law focuses on the processes and procedures to enforce substantive law (e.g., pre-trial
requirements)
opinions judicial decisions on legal matters
reporters books compiling judicial decisions
precedents previous judicial decisions that guide future cases with similar facts and issues
Sources of Law Federal laws
State laws
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