Private (civil) law Flashcards
(6 cards)
Family law
deals with spouses, parents, and children, breach of contract means the legal agreement has been broken and the injured party can sue for damages
Tort law
deals with wrongs, other than breach of contracts, that one person commits against another person, malpractice and or negligence (carelessness)
Labour law
governs the relationship between employers and employees, minimum wage, pay equality, proper dismissals, working conditions, and workers compensation
Contract law
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
Property law
anything that has cash value, sets of legal rules that controls the use, enjoyment, and rental of property
Wills and estates
s with how the individuals property is distributed after death, this area of law deals with wills that clearly layout an individual’s wishes