Classification Of Law Flashcards

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What is law ?

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Law are the rules and regulations which govern the activities of persons within a country

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Examples of public law ?

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Criminal law
Constitutional law
Administrative law

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Examples of private law

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Contract
Family law
Company law
Property

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Examples of criminal law

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State vs individual
R v Harrison
Crown vs Harrison

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Examples of civil law

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Individual vs individual
Lemming vs Harrison

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What is the purpose of criminal law

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The purpose of a criminal case is to punish the offender

A prosecutor must prove the Defendant is guilty beyond reasonable doubt

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What is the purpose of civil law

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The purpose of a civil action is to provide a remedy for a civil wrong

An aggrieved person (the claimant) commences court action against the defendant and must prove his case on the balance of probabilities

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Differences between civil &criminal

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Civil is disputes between persons where criminal are offences committed by persons

Civil is action taken by the claimant where as criminal action is taken by the state

Civil is county and high court criminal is magistrates and crown court

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