Branches of Law
Canadian Law
Substantive law
Is a set of laws that defines the rights, responsibilities and obligations that citizens and governments follow.
Public law
Is a law that relates to the relationship between people and the state.
Criminal law
Criminal law defines the
offences/crime committed.
Criminal law also prescribe the punishment for those who commit crimes.
Administrative law
Is a law that is in charge of dealing with the relationship between govern departments, agencies or commissions.
Private law
Is a law that governs the relationship between;
- People
- People and organizations
- Organizations
Labour law
Labour laws is in charge of governing the relationship between employers and employees.
Property law
Property law governs property rights. For example, property laws have 3 different types of owner ships for properties.
Inheritance law
Inheritance law deals with the distribution of wealth and property after death. For example, if someone who is married passes away, the inheritance law is in charge of distributing the wealth and property. In addition, inheritance law will determine whether the spouse have access to the wealth or not.
Family law
Family law deals with the family relations. For example, family law will cover divorce and adoption.
Contract law
Contract law provides rules for agreement between;
- People
or
- People and businesses
Tort law
Tort law determines whether an organization or individual is liable for the damages caused. Tort laws have to determine two things, first, was the damage caused an accident? or was it on purpose?.
Procedural law
Is a set of rules that prescribes the means of enforcing rights and obligations under substantive law.