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Legal Aspects of Construction 473/673

Prof. Oenga

Homework # 1

Total of 30 points

Required: Write up of at least one (1) page is expected for both questions. Please use 12 font size, Times New Roman font and line spacing of 1 ½.

Nature of Law

1. Discuss, in detail, various ways in which courts make law? 15 Points

2. A certain state passes a “three strikes” felony statute declaring that any person who is convicted of three separate felonies will receive a lifetime prison sentence without possibility of parole. Would this statute be classified as criminal or civil? Why? Would this statute be classified as substantive or procedural? Why? 15 Points