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Intended for judicial process and behavior courses, this text provides a detailed study of the American court system, including the functions of judges, lawyers, litigants, and other actors in the federal, state, civil, and criminal court systems. Includes a new section on juvenile courts, torts, and product liability reform, as well as generally updated material. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Designed for judicial process and behavior courses, this text by Robert A. Carp and Ronald Stidham is a comprehensive study of the American court system. It provides an insightful look at the complex environment in which judges, lawyers, litigants, and other actors function in our federal, state, civil, and criminal court systems.The thoroughly updated fourth edition includes a new section on juvenile courts and new material on tort and product liability reform. It also updates or expands its coverage of state court policy making, legal representation for the poor, the contingency fee, venue and jurisdiction, salaries for various types of lawyers, and alternate dispute resolution.
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