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Which area of law specifically focuses on the distribution of property after an individual's death?
Which area of law specifically focuses on the distribution of property after an individual's death?
- Estate Law (correct)
- Family Law
- Tort Law
- Property Law
What does Property Law primarily regulate?
What does Property Law primarily regulate?
- Custody of children
- Distribution of estates
- Criminal acts against individuals
- Use and rental of real and personal property (correct)
Which of the following best defines Tort Law?
Which of the following best defines Tort Law?
- Defines civil wrongs and provides remedies for injuries (correct)
- Manages the creation and validity of wills
- Regulates rental agreements and tenant rights
- Sets rules for family-related issues
Which law encompasses issues such as spousal abuse and child abduction?
Which law encompasses issues such as spousal abuse and child abduction?
What does the Tenant Protection Act pertain to?
What does the Tenant Protection Act pertain to?
What does public law primarily focus on?
What does public law primarily focus on?
Which of the following best describes the function of constitutional law?
Which of the following best describes the function of constitutional law?
What is the primary goal of criminal law?
What is the primary goal of criminal law?
Which type of law deals specifically with violations of agreements between businesses?
Which type of law deals specifically with violations of agreements between businesses?
What distinguishes private law from public law?
What distinguishes private law from public law?
Which of the following laws is primarily concerned with environmental protections?
Which of the following laws is primarily concerned with environmental protections?
What is a key characteristic of contract law?
What is a key characteristic of contract law?
Which area of law specifically relates to employment rights and workplace regulations?
Which area of law specifically relates to employment rights and workplace regulations?
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Family Law (private)
Family Law (private)
The part of law concerned with family-related issues and the legal relationships between people living together.
Property Law (private)
Property Law (private)
This legal field governs the use, enjoyment, and rental of real property (land) and personal property. It includes everything from intellectual property like copyrights to physical assets like jewelry or buildings.
Tort (private)
Tort (private)
A set of legal rules that define wrongs committed by one person or group against another. It deals with both civil and criminal wrongs. Aims to provide remedies to those harmed by intentional or negligent actions.
Estate Law (private)
Estate Law (private)
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Labour Law (private)
Labour Law (private)
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Public Law
Public Law
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Private Law (Civil Law)
Private Law (Civil Law)
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Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
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Administrative Law
Administrative Law
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Criminal Law
Criminal Law
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Environmental Law
Environmental Law
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Commercial Law
Commercial Law
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Contract Law
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Study Notes
Types of Law
- Public law deals with the relationship between government and individuals.
- Private law (also known as civil law) deals with interests of private individuals.
Types of Law in Canada
- Public Law
- Canadian Law
- Substantive Law
- Procedural Law
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Environmental Law
- Tax Law
- Aboriginal Law
- Private/Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Contract Law
- Labour Law
- Family Law
- Property Law
- Tort Law
- Wills and Estates
Procedural Law
- Sets out rules for legal conduct.
- Covers police responsibilities and court procedures.
Common Law
- A body of law derived from previous court decisions.
- Guiding principle is "stare decisis" (rule of precedent).
- Trials must be held publicly.
- Judges must provide reasons for their actions ("ratio decidendi").
- Used across Canada, except Quebec.
Substantive Law
- Defines rights and obligations individuals must follow.
- Divided into statute law (bills, laws, regulations, Orders-in-Council) and case law.
Public Law (Details)
- Constitutional Law: Basic laws of a nation. In Canada, it outlines federal, provincial, and territorial government structure and power division. Examples include the Constitution Act, 1982.
- Administrative Law: Controls relationships between citizens and government agencies. Examples are workers' compensation boards and liquor control boards.
- Criminal Law: Defines criminal acts, offences against society, and describes punishments. Found in the Criminal Code. The goal is punishment of offenders and protecting society.
- Environmental Law: Deals with protecting the natural environment and regulating impacts of human activities. Examples are allowable pollution levels in water.
- Tax Law: Codified system of levies on economic transactions.
- Aboriginal Law: Comprehensive acts and regulations concerning native people in Canada.
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Explore the different types of law in Canada, including public and private law. This quiz covers substantive and procedural law, common law principles, and various legal fields such as family law and environmental law. Test your knowledge of the Canadian legal system!
