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Classifying Law

Terms in this set (17)

Common Law
Law that originates from decisions made by judges in previous cases
Statute Law
Law or act passed by government
Constitutional Law
Body of law dealing with the distribution and exercise of government powers
International Law
Law that governs relations between independent nations
Domestic Law
Law that governs activity within nation's borders
Substantive Law
Law that defines the rights, duties, and obligations of citizens and government
Procedural Law
Law that prescribes the methods of enforcing the rights and obligations of substantive law
Public Law
Law related to the relationships between individuals and the state
Administrative Law
Law related to the relationship between people and government departments, boards, and agencies
Criminal Law
Law that identifies crimes and prescribes punishment
Private Law
Law governing the relationships between private individuals and between individuals and organizations
Tort Law
The branch of civil law that holds persons or private organizations responsible or private organizations responsible for damage they cause another person as a result of accidental or deliberate action
Contract Law
The branch of civil law that provides rules regarding agreements between people and businesses
Family Law
The branch of civil law that deals with various aspects of family life
Estate Law
The branch of civil law concerned with the division and distribution of property after death
Property Law
The branch of civil law that governs ownership rights in property
Employment Law
The branch of civil law that governs employer-employee relationships
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