Book covers social order rules, law definition, sources and systems of law. Divides social order into religious, customary, moral and legal rules. Discusses legal systems: common, civil and religious law. Explores application of legal rules and burden of proof
Ex post facto law changes legal consequences of actions before enactment. Amnesty laws may decriminalize acts or prohibit prosecution. Pardon applies to single cases, retroactive laws to entire classes
Charles I imposed forced loans and martial law in 1627-1628 to fund war. Parliament dissolved in 1625 over taxes and Buckingham's impeachment. Charles' first Parliament granted temporary tax relief, leading to disputes
Public law governs relations between legal persons and government. First noted by Roman jurist Ulpian in Institutes. Initially focused on state-related matters, later expanded to include private law
Administrative law governs government agencies' interpretation and enforcement of laws. Agencies regulate areas like trade, labor, environment, and transportation. Citizens primarily deal with administrative law when applying for government benefits
Constitutional law defines and classifies constitutions. Administrative law governs public-private administration. Tax law covers personal, corporate, and property taxes. Criminal law deals with offenses and punishment. Civil law covers persons, family, succession, and property