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What does civil law primarily deal with?
What does civil law primarily deal with?
- Judicial interpretations of constitutional law
- Regulations imposed by government agencies
- Conflicts between private individuals or entities (correct)
- Conflicts involving public offenses
Which of the following is NOT a category of civil law?
Which of the following is NOT a category of civil law?
- Contract law
- Criminal law (correct)
- Procedural law
- Substantive law
What is the primary focus of substantive law?
What is the primary focus of substantive law?
- Determining guilt in a criminal case
- Establishing the rights and duties of individuals (correct)
- Managing administrative law functions
- Outlining court procedures
What does procedural law primarily regulate?
What does procedural law primarily regulate?
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How does civil procedure differ from substantive law?
How does civil procedure differ from substantive law?
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Study Notes
Civil Law
- Civil law addresses conflicts between private individuals or entities.
- Civil law does not involve criminal issues.
- Civil law is divided into two main categories: substantive law and procedural law.
Substantive Law
- Substantive law includes principles governing areas such as contracts, torts, and family law.
Procedural Law
- Procedural law outlines the rules and processes for asserting rights and seeking remedies based on substantive law.
- Civil procedure involves the formal actions taken by parties in a court to resolve disputes.
- Civil procedure highlights the practical application of law.
- Areas of substantive civil law, like contracts and torts, assess the validity of a legal claim.
- Civil procedure guides parties on how to pursue and enforce that claim.
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