Categories of Law

Substantive and Procedural Law Domestic and International Law Public and Private Law

Categories of Law Substantive Law Identifies the rights and duties of a person or level of government

Categories of Law Procedural Law Outlines the methods or procedures that must be followed in enforcing substantive laws

Categories of Law Domestic Law Applies within the boundaries of a nation Can be enforced by the government and interpreted by domestic court authority In Canada, this process is carried out within the democratic process

Categories of Law International Law Consists of agreements between nations, often through an international body such as the UN Difficult for all countries to agree on these laws Even more difficult for these laws to be enforced, due to political factors

Categories of Law Public Law Refers to those laws which apply to dealings between individuals and the state

Categories of Law Private Law Refers to those laws that apply to dealings between private individuals or organizations

Figure 2.8Categories of Law, p. 45 Private law is divided into tort law, contract law, family law, wills and estates law, property law, and employment law.

Private Law Civil law Aka. Civil law, it is law governing the relationships between private individuals and between individuals and organizations. Its main purpose is to regulate conduct and compensate individuals who have been harmed by the wrongful actions of others. It includes….. Tort Law Tort Law – the branch of Civil Law that holds persons or organizations responsible for damage they cause another person as a result of accidental or deliberate action. Contact Law Contact Law – provides rules regarding agreements between people and business. Family Law Family Law – deals with aspects of family life. (marriage, divorce, child custody) estate law, property law and employment law. Other examples include estate law, property law and employment law.