Private law
Private law is a branch of law concerned with private persons, property, and relationships.[1]
In contrast, public law is concerned with regulating the relations of individuals with the government and the organization and conduct of the government itself[2]
Private law in common law jurisdictions
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The concept of private law in common law countries is a little more broad, in that it also encompasses private relationships between governments and private individuals or other entities. That is, relationships between governments and individuals based on the law of contract or torts are governed by private law, and are not considered to be within the scope of public law.
Areas of private law
- Civil law
- Contract law or law of obligations
- Law of torts
- Property law
- Family law family-related issues and domestic relations including, but not limited to marriage, civil unions, divorce, spousal abuse, child custody and visitation, property, alimony, and child support awards, as well as child abuse issues, and adoption.
- Succession, estate, probate, and testamentary laws
- Law of agency
- Labour law
- Commercial law
- Corporations law
- Competition law
References
- ↑ "Private law", Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary, referenced 2012-12-07.
- ↑ "Public law", Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary, referenced 2012-12-07.