What is law?
the order or pattern of rules that society
establishes to govern the conduct of individuals, and the
relationships among them
what is Law?
an obligation of law imposed in a person to perform
or refrain from performing a certain act
What is a duty?
the law that defines rights and liabilities
what is Substitutive Law?
wrongs against society
• Punishments – fines and/or imprisonment
What is criminal law?
a body of law that provides justice when the law
does not offer an adequate remedy or application of the law
would be terribly unfair
What is Equity?
Principles expressed for the first time in court
decisions
What is Case Law?
the legal capacity to require another person to
perform or refrain from action
What is a right?
the law that must be followed in
enforcing rights and liabilities
what is Procedural law?
wrongs against an individual
• Punishments – monetary damages, specific performance
What is civil law?
fines and/or imprisonment
Types of punishment in criminal Law
Rules promulgated by state and federal
administrative agencies
what is Administrative Law?
Rules promulgated by state and federal
administrative agencies
What is administrative law?
the order or pattern of rules that society
what is the Reason for governments and laws
monetary damages, specific performance
what is punishment with civil cases in law?
Rules and regulations parties agree to as part of
their contractual relationships.
What is private law?