LES 305 Ch.1 Flashcards

Acts of state doctrine

Each country's governmental actions are not subject to judicial review by the courts in other countries

Bilateral Treaty

In international law, a treaty between two nations.

Civil Law

These are laws affecting the private rights of individuals. They are enforced by the individuals who are harmed.

Common Law

The legal customs from England that were adopted by the courts which are now considered to be judicial precedent in the US.

Criminal Laws

Wrongs against society that are enforced by the government

Equity

That portion of the law that originated to give remedies when money damages were not appropriate or adequate.

Injunction

Equitable remedy in which courts order someone to stop a particular activity.

Jurisprudence

The philosophy of law.

Ordinances

Laws at the city, town, or county level.

Party autonomy

The right of parties to determine privately their choice of law.

Stare Decisis

The doctrine of following or distinguishing precedent from previous court cases. It is Latin term for "Let the decision stand"

Statutory Laws

Laws that are passed by some governmental entity.

Universal Law

A treaty accepted and recognized by all countries