Civil Law
What is the legal field that is also known as Private Law?
What is Civil Law
This area of law deals with injuries caused by one person to another's body, property, or reputation.
What is Tort Law
Civil Law cases are typically heard in this type of court, which is distinct from criminal courts.
What is a civil court
This term refers to a "wrong that is negligent" in legal contexts.
What is a tort
Civil Law regulates disputes between...
What are individuals and parties
When one party fails to fulfill their promise under a contract, this is known as a breach under this type of law
What is Contract Law
This term refers to money awarded to a person who has suffered injury or loss as a way to make up for the damages.
What is compensation
A person who is found guilty of this criminal offense may also face a civil action under the tort of battery.
What is assault
The primary goal of Civil Law is to do this for victims.
What is to compensate
This area of law deals with matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, support claims, and adoption.
What is Family Law
The ____ party is responsible for bringing action
What is the injured party
If a person breaks into someone’s property, it may be a crime of break and enter and also the tort of...
What is trespass to land
Civil Law differs from this type of law, which focuses on criminal acts and punishment.
What is Criminal Law
This area of law addresses disputes regarding ownership, use, and transfer of real estate and personal property.
In a civil action, it is up to the person filing the case to prove this, often shifting the burden of proof onto them.
What is Reverse Onus
If a person takes someone’s belongings, it may be a crime of theft and also the tort of...
What is trespass to goods
In Canada, this document officially starts a civil lawsuit and outlines the claim against the defendant. (You can use your phone for this one!)
What is a "statement of claim"
This branch of law governs the relationship between employers and employees, including issues like wrongful dismissal, wages, and workplace rights.
What is Employment Law
In civil law, these damages are awarded to punish the defendant and deter others from similar actions, typically in cases of gross misconduct. (You can use your phone for this one!)
What are "punitive damages"
This type of law deals with wrongs committed against an individual, where the victim may seek compensation, while this type of law involves offenses against society, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or other penalties.
What is the difference between Tort Law and Criminal Law