Private (civil) law Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Family law

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deals with spouses, parents, and children, breach of contract means the legal agreement has been broken and the injured party can sue for damages

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Tort law

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deals with wrongs, other than breach of contracts, that one person commits against another person, malpractice and or negligence (carelessness)

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Labour law

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governs the relationship between employers and employees, minimum wage, pay equality, proper dismissals, working conditions, and workers compensation

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Contract law

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outlines the requirements for legally binding agreements, breach of contract means the legal agreement has been broken and the inquired party can sue for damages

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Property law

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anything that has cash value, sets of legal rules that controls the use, enjoyment, and rental of property

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Wills and estates

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s with how the individuals property is distributed after death, this area of law deals with wills that clearly layout an individual’s wishes

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