The first part of the textbook deals with the legal process and focuses on the institutions and rules by which cases are heard and decided. Specific chapter topics encompass court structure, alternatives to courts, appeals, jurisdiction, arbitration, judicial activism versus judicial self-restraint, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Additional topics include statutory and constitutional interpretation, judicial selection, inherent court powers, due process (substantive and procedural), precedent, and limitations on courts. The second part of the textbook reviews substantive law and emphasizes concepts and rules that establish legal rights and obligations. Individual chapters consider the nature and origin of property, property rights, contract performance and enforcement, torts (negligence and liability), equity, and remedies (equitable and legal remedies and declaratory judgments). Each chapter includes discussion questions, legal terms to know, exercises, and suggested readings. Tables and figures