What Are the Various Kinds or Sources of American Law

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Essay

What are the various kinds or sources of American law? Discuss how these various types of law interrelate to form the system of law in the United States.

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Definitions:

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against the defendant in a court of law.

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a mutually agreeable solution.

Early Neutral Case Evaluation

A process in which parties to a dispute receive an assessment of their case by an impartial expert early in the litigation process.

Dispute Resolution

A process or methods used to resolve conflicts or disputes between parties, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal proceedings.