Categories of Law CLN 4 U Common vs

Categories of Law CLN 4 U

Common vs. Civil o Civil Law n n o A system in which all laws are codified in statutes Based on Napoleon’s Civil Code Common Law n n Law that is based on past decisions of judges (case law) Based on British system

Substantive vs. Procedural o Substantive Law n o Statutes, codes, judicial decisions Procedural Law n The proper steps and rules to follow in a legal action

Domestic vs. International o Domestic Law n o Laws a sovereign state makes within its territory International Law n n n Agreements between sovereign states Ex: extradition acts, free trade Also, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Kyoto protocol

Private Law o o o i. e. “civil law” – disputes between individuals Contract law n upholds legal agreements Property law n rights and obligations associated with property (house, car, etc. ) Tort law n determines compensation for damages incurred (law suit) from a wilful act or negligence Family law n governs relations between families (marriage, children (support, custody) divorce Corporate law n public and private corporations n stocktrading, shareholders’ rights, mergers/acquisitions

Public Law o o Governs the relationship between the state and the individual Constitutional law n o Criminal law n n o set of rules that define government: levels and functions, jurisdiction disputes between state and individuals federal statutes set laws Administrative law n gov’t agencies and tribunals