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TYPES OF LAW PUBLIC LAW-Deals with the relationship between government and individuals PRIVATE LAW (AKA CIVIL LAW)-deals with the interests of private individuals PUBLIC LAW Are the basic laws of nation states In Canada, are the laws that set out the structure of the federal, provincial...

TYPES OF LAW PUBLIC LAW-Deals with the relationship between government and individuals PRIVATE LAW (AKA CIVIL LAW)-deals with the interests of private individuals PUBLIC LAW Are the basic laws of nation states In Canada, are the laws that set out the structure of the federal, provincial and territorial governments and the division of powers among them Constitutions are the framework for government and may limit or define authority. Example: Constitution Act, 1982-outlines our most basic laws. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (public) Controlsthe relationship between citizens and government agencies. Examples: Provincial Workers Compensation Board and Liquor Control Board ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (public) Rules passed by parliament that define ‘crimes’ that are considered to be offences against society e.g. Murder, kidnapping, etc.. Is found in the Criminal Code (acts and their punishments are described) Goal is to punish offenders and protect society and its members Example of punishment: Loss of liberty (jail) or government supervision (Probation) CRIMINAL LAW (public) Deals with a complex system of law that works to protect the natural environment. Some environmental law regulates the impacts of human activities. Example: allowable levels of pollution in water ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (public) TAX LAW-is a codified system concerning the levies on economic transactions (taxes) ABORIGINAL LAW-deals with a comprehensive series of acts and regulations concerning native people in Canada. TAX & ABORIGINAL LAW (public) PRIVATE LAW Governs business and regulates corporate contracts such as hiring and the sale of goods and services. COMMERCIAL LAW (private) Regulates the enforcement of contracts Most important feature of a contract is that one party makes an offer for a bargain that another party accepts. BREACH OF CONTRACT-if someone does not fulfill the terms of a contract (injured party can take legal action) CONTRACT=A legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. CONTRACT LAW (private) Governs the relationship between employers and employees Defines your rights and obligations as workers, union members and employers in the workplace. Examples: employment standards (min. wage, vacation time, pay equity, etc...) LABOUR LAW (private) Dealswith family-related issues and domestic relations (people living together) Examples: divorce, spousal abuse, custody, adoption, child abuse, child abduction, etc...) FAMILY LAW (private)  Isa set of legal rules that controls the use, enjoyment and rental of real property (land) and personal property.  Includes everything from copyright or patents (for ideas) to jewelry, clothes and buildings. Example: Tenant Protection Act-become familiar with it if you are living away from home for university/college. Property = anything that has cash value PROPERTY LAW (private) Defines wrongs by one person or a group against another (it is a civil wrong and can be a criminal wrong) Gives remedies to those who have been injured by the intentional or negligent action of others. Examples: -car accident injury because of another’s negligent or criminal behaviour -Defamation-tarnishing someone’s reputation TORT (private) Deals with wills and estates Deals with how an individual’s property is distributed after death. This area of law deals with wills that clearly layout an individual’s wishes. ESTATE LAW (private) https:// www.justiceeducation.ca/legal-help/legal-he lp-bc/getting-legal-help/understanding-your- legal-problem www.justiceeducation.ca Understanding Your Legal Problem