PAL 111 - Survey of American Law

Institution:

Schenectady County Community College

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the law and legal system of the United States and the individual states. It first examines the roles of the participants from lawmakers and judges to attorneys, legal assistants and litigants. Ethical considerations for these parties are also discussed. Sources of law and the part played by each branch of government in producing law is analyzed. Broad areas of substantive law relating to contracts, torts, crimes, property and personal rights are examined, with the focus on constitutional, statutory and common law developments in these areas. F, S

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunysccc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 381-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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