Basic law terms

United States, 1973

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Shows young people how the law can work for them rather than against them. Distinguishes civil law from criminal law, provides a dramatised explanation of torts and contracts, and defines the medieval practice of “outlawing” people for he who defies the law is outside of it. Presented by Joseph Campanella.

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director

Robert Gordon

producer

Noel Nosseck

production company

Directions Unlimited Film Corporation

Pyramid Films

Duration

00:18:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1973

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