What are the areas of civil law?
Civil law
- housing law.
- consumer law including credit, debt and mortgage matters.
- discrimination law.
- social security law.
- immigration law.
- mental health law.
- guardianship law.
- veterans’ law.
What are the four main categories of civil law?
Four of the most important types of civil law deal with 1) contracts, 2) property, 3) family relations, and 4) civil wrongs causing physical injury or injury to property (tort).
What are the different types of cases in civil law?
Types of civil cases include:
- Personal Injury Tort Claims. One of the most common cases in civil litigation is personal injury claims.
- Contract Disputes.
- Equitable Claims.
- Class Action Suits.
- Divorce and Family Law Disputes.
- Property Disputes.
What are the five major areas of civil law?
Terms in this set (8)
- tort.
- contract.
- property.
- domestic relations.
- inheritance/ probate.
What are the three major types of civil disputes?
A civil case involves a dispute between people (or between a person and the government) about the rights or liabilities of the people or organisations involved….Civil cases
- financial issues – such as bankruptcy or banking disputes.
- housing.
- defamation.
- family law.
- employment law.
What are the two main areas of civil law?
NSW Civil Court System The Local Court of NSW is separated into two divisions: the small claims division, and the general division.
What are examples of civil suits?
Examples of civil cases include:
- Personal Injury.
- Negligence.
- Medical Malpractice.
- Fraud.
- Breach of Contract.
- Evictions.
What is a civil lawyer do?
A civil attorney or litigator deals with non-criminal areas of legal dispute. These disputes usually involve a party or entity seeking compensation for damages incurred from another party or entity. Civil law encompasses a whole range of legal practice areas, including: Personal injury law.