BSLW1021 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Eminem, Precedent, Uniform Commercial Code
Document Summary
Chapter one: the nature and sources of law. Law: the order or pattern of rules that society uses to govern the conduct of individuals and their relationships: collection of rights. Right: a legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from performing an act. Duty: an obligation of law imposed on a person to perform or refrain from performing a certain act: duties and rights coexist. Us constitution gives individuals rights (cannot be taken away or violated: duties go along with these rights also. The right to privacy: two components. The right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures (ex. If home searched unlawfully then any items can be excluded as evidence in trial) Privacy and technology: technology allows others to eavesdrop on our conversations the law has come into play to attempt to still protect our communication. Common law: time honored rules of the community. Substantive: creates, defines, and regulates rights and liabilities.
