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types of law
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 4 sources of law | constitutional, common law, regulations and statute |
| domestic law? | any law of any governmental authority of a country |
| procedural law? | the proper steps that must be applied and followed in any legal action |
| substantive law? | how members of society must behave |
| criminal law? | governs behavior deemed harmful to society |
| the area of law governing the relationship between individuals | private law |
| tort law? | an act or omission that causes an injury or harm to another |
| property law? | disputes over ownership and transfer of real estate |
| will & estate law? | Disputes over assets after a person dies |
| employment law? | disputes between employees and employer |
| family law? | rights and responsibilities within families |
| contract law? | agreement between two people that is enforced by law (verbal or written) |