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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/01%3A_Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/1.01%3A_IntroductionThis page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of law...This page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of laws across states and acknowledges that laws change with societal evolution. The page encourages an open-minded approach to diverse legal interpretations and defines a crime as an act against a law, stressing the importance of current state laws in understanding criminal behavior.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/08%3A_ContractsThis page discusses the importance of contracts in society, defining their elements—mutual assent, consideration, legality, and capacity. It details when contracts must be written to be enforceable an...This page discusses the importance of contracts in society, defining their elements—mutual assent, consideration, legality, and capacity. It details when contracts must be written to be enforceable and outlines remedies for breaches. The chapter distinguishes between contract duties, formed by mutual agreement, and tort duties, which are legally imposed, underscoring their relevance in business strategy and risk management.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/08%3A_Contracts/8.02%3A_Contract_FormationThis page outlines essential elements of common-law contracts including mutual agreement, consideration, legality, and capacity. It highlights the significance of a "meeting of the minds," the objecti...This page outlines essential elements of common-law contracts including mutual agreement, consideration, legality, and capacity. It highlights the significance of a "meeting of the minds," the objective standards courts apply, and distinguishes binding from non-binding contracts. It covers promissory estoppel and the impact of capacity, particularly for minors.
