Chapter 1 Flashcards
administrative law
Made by agencies who have hearings and render opinions
stare decisis
The action of using a precedent to make a decision in a case that is similar
precedent
A previous case that is decided in the same area of law/ opinion written by a judge
quasi-judicial
“sort of like a trial”
constitutional muster
All laws must past this. Be up to the standards set forth in the US constitution.
quasi-legislative
sort of like a legislature
How is administrative law quasi-legislative?
An agency makes rules or laws governing itself
How is administrative law quasi-judicial?
There is a judge, hearing and opinion
Five origins of law?
Judicial Statutory Constitutions Administrative Uniform Law
Significance of the origin of law?
This is where our laws began and are exhibited i.e. court room, held up to the highest law of land, in uniformity
The concept that employees injured or killed on the job have the option of workers compensation and in turn cannot bring a civil suit against their employer is called?
exclusive remedy
What do workers comp agencies guarantee?
MONEY
What does U.C.C stand for and cover?
Uniform Commercial Code, Goods in the United States
What does U.P.A. stand for and cover?
Uniform Partnership Act, Governs the formation of partnerships
What is Uniform Law and why is it necessary?
Majority of states in the US passed the legislation approving the uniform law and helps promote consistency
