Chapter 1 THE NATURE AND SOURCES OF LAW RESTATEMENT This chapter provides the students with a look at the nature, origin and importance of individual rights and how those rights are protected by laws and judicial process. The chapter provides a historical look at the evolution of rights of individuals and how technology requires that laws be revised to provide protection for those rights. Students are introduced to the various sources of law and their interrelationships. Constitutional law, statutory law, administrative regulation, and case law (along with the principle of stare decisis and concept of precedent) are explained along with the role and historical significance of common law. The nature and role of the uniform state laws are explained along with a discussion of the distinction between substantive law and procedural law. The distinctions between legal and equitable remedies are also explained. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES LO.1: Discuss the nature of law and legal rights. LO.2: List the sources of law. LO.3: Explain uniform state laws. LO.4: Describe the classifications of law. INSTRUCTOR’S INSIGHTS Break the chapter down into four components – related Learning Outcomes are indicated in ( ): 1. What is the nature of law and legal rights? • Discuss the nature and origin of rights: legal rights; individual rights; right of privacy (LO.1) • Present the evolution of the protection of rights 2. What are the sources of law? (LO.2) 3. What are the roles of uniform laws? (LO.3) 4. What are the classifications of law? • Discuss the types of laws: substantive and procedural (LO.4) • Cover the origins and current status of equitable relief CHAPTER OUTLINE I. What is the Nature of Law and