1. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika Schulze and Susan Patterson

2. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law Torts Intentional Battery Assault False imprisonment Intentional infliction of emotional distress Trespass Conversion Negligence torts Duty to conform to a legal standard Failure to meet the standard Cause-and-effect relationship Damages

3. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Contracts Express contracts Implied in fact Implied in law (quasi-contractual) Bilateral (promise for a promise) Unilateral (promise for a action) Oral contracts Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law

4. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Elements of a contract Offer and acceptance Consideration Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law

5. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Real property Freehold estates Leasehold estates Nonestate interests in land Co-ownership Tenancy in common; joint tenancy; tenancy by the entireties Liens Mortgages Vendor’s lien Mechanic’s lien Materialmen’s lien Tax lien Judgment lien Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law

6. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Wills and Intestate Succession Intestate succession Per capita Per stirpes Testamentary capacity Understand the nature of making a will Know the character of the personal property Understand to whom the property is given Understand the gifts being made Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law

7. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Alternative Dispute Resolution Direct negotiation Mediation Minitrial Summary jury trial Moderated settlement conference Arbitration Administrative hearings Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law

8. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. International Law Status and treatment of foreign aliens Treatment of officials of foreign governments Jurisdiction of each nation Forms and actions of international organizations Extent to which a nation may regulate international economic activity Resolution of disputes among nations Formation of treaties Conduct of war Chapter 3 Substantive Civil Law