Chapter 3 presentation for Dr. Chrystal' Sport Law

1. The U.S. Legal System &
Legal Research
Chapter 3

2. Executive branch
Who: President & Governors

3. Who: Federal & state courts
What: interpret laws

4. Legislative branch
Who: Congress & state legislatures
What: Enact new laws & amend existing ones

5. U.S. Supreme Court
Court of last resort

6. Appellate Courts
Affirms or reverses the decision of lower court

7. Criminal Courts
Prosecute people charged with a crime against the state
Trial by jury
Must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

8. Civil Courts
Cases of noncriminal nature
May or may not involve a jury
Must prove case by a preponderance of the evidence

9. Civil Trial Process
1. Plaintiff files complaint
2. Defendant answers complaint
3. Discovery
4. Settlement or trial

10. Concluding a trial
Decision of full merits
Motion to dismiss
Motion for summary judgment
Preliminary injunction

11. Non-trial approach =
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Mediation or
Arbitration

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