BUS 110 - The Legal Environment

Institution:

College of Saint Mary

Subject:

Business Administration

Description:

This survey course considers the different substantive areas of the law: the history of the American legal system; a general overview of the type of law applicable to the legal assistant (corporate law, litigation, estate administration, real estate, bankruptcy, torts, contracts, family law, and the like); an introduction to basic legal principles, including the judicial system; a discussion of the court system and the role of the courts-trial and appellate; Federal and state limitations in seeking judicial relief; judicial decision-making; judicial remedies; criminal procedures and legislation; administrative and government law; the sources of the law; and an overview of the elements of a trial. (Also listed as LAW 110.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.CSM.EDU

Phone Number:

(402) 399-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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