101 Things I Learned® in Law School

Inductive logic tends to work from specific truths toward a demonstration of a larger, more encompassing truth.

Misdemeanor: a crime less serious than a felony, usually punishable by a fine, forfeiture, or less than a year in prison or jail. Includes disorderly conduct, first-offense DUI, petty theft, possession of small amounts of some drugs, prostitution, public intoxication, reckless driving, simple assault, trespassing, and vandalism.

High courts consist of a panel of judges who decide which cases they will hear. In some states they are obligated to hear appeals in specific types of cases, such as those involving the death penalty.

Character: Show that the witness has been dishonest in other statements or actions, or has criminal convictions suggesting dishonesty.

As it could not be shown that the parties had agreed to the same thing, there was no meeting of the minds and therefore no binding contract. The court ruled that Wichelhaus did not have to pay for the cotton.

Emotions attach to details, not to abstractions and generalities.

Rationality makes an argument worthy. Passion makes it worthwhile.

The U.S. Constitution grants local sovereignty to over 300 American Indian reservations. They

You’re allowed to exaggerate how good something is in an effort to make a sale, as long as you are expressing an opinion and not misrepresenting a fact.