Incorporating Legal Expectations Flashcards
1
Q
What is goal of legal system
A
Predictability (and consistency in decision making)
2
Q
What are the 3 areas of law
A
Criminal, civil, and negligence
3
Q
What is criminal law
A
Offenses against the public or society
- governed by Criminal Code of Canada
- examples: murder, assault, theft
- updated as society evolves
4
Q
What is civil law
A
Disputes among citizens
- examples: will, contract breaches, property damage
- precedent of cases help inform future ones
