Introduction to law / Beth Walston-Dunham.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of cases -- The Historical basis and current structure of the American legal system -- The Courts -- Legislation -- The Executive branch and administrative authority -- The Legal professional -- The Law of ethics -- Substantive and procedural issues -- Jurisdiction -- The Law of contracts -- Property law -- Torts -- The Law of business -- Estates and probate -- Criminal law -- Criminal procedure -- Family law -- Appendix A : The Constitution of the United States -- Appendix B : The Model Business Corporation Act -- Appendix C : The Uniform Partnership Act -- Appendix D : The Uniform Limited Partnership Act -- Appendix E : NALA Code of ethics and professional responsibilty -- Appendix F : NALA model standards and guidelines for utilization of legal assistants -- Appendix G : National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. model code of ethics and professional responsibility and guidelines for enforcement.