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CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27.

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

Book

The handy law answer book : understanding the law, navigating the legal system

Call Number

  • 349.73 H8853 (CEN)

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Edition

Second edition.

Publication Information

Detroit : Visible Ink Press, [2025]

Physical Description

x, 422 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Summary

"The Handy Law Answer Book is a legal primer for general audiences covering the history and practice of law in the United States. Combining practical legal tips with an exhaustive overview of the law in the United States, this comprehensive reference answers more than 750 questions regarding the history of the U.S. legal system; how courts work at the local, state, and federal levels; family law; immigration law; tort law; employment law; credit and bankruptcy law; and criminal law"--

Contents

  • The U.S. Constitution
  • The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment
  • Federal and state courts
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Personal injury law
  • Employment law
  • Credit and bankruptcy law
  • Family law
  • Immigration law.

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