Points of Law - segments

DateMarch 8 1982

Can DescriptionsBBIC - Law Inserts Reel 2

AbstractPoint of Law: Inserts; House for Sale; Arthur Miller stand-up explains the purchase agreement, and title document details; Appellate Courts; Arthur Miller explains the difference between trial and appeals courts; Pleadings & Discovery; Arthur Miller explains the elements of a trial process that come before the actual hearing, the pleadings, and discovery; Double Jeopardy; Arthur Miller explains the legal concept and consequences; Slander; Arthur Miller demonstrates and explains slander; Respondeat Superior; Arthur Miller explains what it means to sue "the master" as well as the laborer; Child Labor; Arthur Miller explains when various age-group children can work; Domestic Workers and Minimum Wage; Arthur Miller explains how to determine wages for domestic employees; Class Action; Arthur Miller explains how to join a class action suit; Statutes of Limitations; Arthur Miller explains why there are limits to the imposition of penalties and prosecution; in re Gault; Arthur Miller explains special protections for accused children; JNOV; Arthur Miller explains when a judge can overturn a jury verdict; Product Liability; Arthur Miller explains when it is useful to sue a manufacturer, rather than a dealer, for product liability; Libel and the 1st Amendment; Arthur Miller explains the separation between free expression, malice, public officials and private citizens; Full Warranties; Arthur Miller explains what the difference is between a full warranty and the other sorts of promises that might be included on a product; Limited warranties are noted; Credit Card Statements; Arthur Miller explains what must be clear on a statement and the procedures for dispute; Parental Responsibility for Child Vandalism; Arthur Miller demonstrates and explains property damages that are the liability of parents; Taking a Travel Agent to Court; Arthur Miller explains when to sue an agent for vacation disappoint; Fair Debt Collection; Arthur Miller explains what is allowed in collection practices; Small Claims Court; Arthur Miller explains small claims court; Supreme Court; Arthur Miller explains the levels of the court system culminating in the supreme court, and the work that particular level of court does; Plea Bargaining; Arthur Miller explains the value and use of plea bargaining; Choosing a Lawyer; Arthur Miller discusses the elements to consider in selecting a lawyer; Wage-Hour law; Arthur Miller explains which categories of work that receive overtime pay; Leases; Arthur Miller describes what a good or bad lease might include;