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Category: PRIVATE LAW
Deals with the relationship between the government and citizens, or between different branches of government, and areas such as constitutional law, criminal law, and international law.
Private Law:
Deals with the legal relationships between private individuals or entities.
Examples of Private Law Areas
Private law encompasses various specific fields of law, including:
Contract Law: Governs agreements between parties.
Tort Law: Addresses wrongful acts that cause harm to others, such as in civil cases for defective products.
Property Law: Regulates ownership and use of property.
Family Law: Deals with matters such as marriage, divorce, and child custody.
Mercantile Law: Includes aspects like company law and insolvency law.
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