Classifying The Law By: Laura & Nichole

Law Division  Law is divided into many different areas. This is to cover everything in our legal system and to follow through with our nations morals. Breaking our legal system down into numerous categories makes the law easier to understand. These different categories overlap and and show relevance to the next area of law. Laws tend to be divided into their purpose form and historical relevance.  Pg. 63, figure 2.13 in the Canadian and International Law Textbook  Law is divided into many different areas. This is to cover everything in our legal system and to follow through with our nations morals. Breaking our legal system down into numerous categories makes the law easier to understand. These different categories overlap and and show relevance to the next area of law. Laws tend to be divided into their purpose form and historical relevance.  Pg. 63, figure 2.13 in the Canadian and International Law Textbook

Domestic and International Law  Domestic Law – Laws made within a country by their government. These laws stay within the boundaries and territories of the nation.  International Law – Laws in which numerous countries sign an act that equally will benefit each of the countries signed. Theses laws may deal with things such as international crime, humane rights, and free trade.  Domestic Law – Laws made within a country by their government. These laws stay within the boundaries and territories of the nation.  International Law – Laws in which numerous countries sign an act that equally will benefit each of the countries signed. Theses laws may deal with things such as international crime, humane rights, and free trade.

Substantive & Procedural Law  Substantive Law – Refers to a direct source that states the crime committed. Has to do with laws in the various codes and statutes.  Procedural Law - When a case is taken to court this type of law refers to the steps that must be followed to prove that case; the guidelines and rules to be followed  Substantive Law – Refers to a direct source that states the crime committed. Has to do with laws in the various codes and statutes.  Procedural Law - When a case is taken to court this type of law refers to the steps that must be followed to prove that case; the guidelines and rules to be followed

Public & Private Law  Private Law – Also known as civil law refers to citizens as individuals, small companies and corporations bring their case to court where they must defend themselves in such way they make their case look better. Higher authority does not interfere with private law matters. In most private law cases lawyers are not involved. The different types of law that fall under private law include tort law, property law, contract law, estate law, corporate law, consumer law, and family law.  Public Law – Public law is when and individual has to face the state. The state assumes responsibility for the case and all matters to do with it. These cases are seen as affecting many other people. Public law includes constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law.  Private Law – Also known as civil law refers to citizens as individuals, small companies and corporations bring their case to court where they must defend themselves in such way they make their case look better. Higher authority does not interfere with private law matters. In most private law cases lawyers are not involved. The different types of law that fall under private law include tort law, property law, contract law, estate law, corporate law, consumer law, and family law.  Public Law – Public law is when and individual has to face the state. The state assumes responsibility for the case and all matters to do with it. These cases are seen as affecting many other people. Public law includes constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law.

Sources  Canadian and International Law Textbook pg