Branches of Law

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Branches of Law

Canadian Law

Procedural law Is a set of rules that prescribes the means of enforcing rights and obligations under substantive law.

Substantive law Is a set of laws that defines the rights, responsibilities and obligations that citizens and governments follow.

Private law Is a law that governs the relationship between; - People - People and organizations - Organizations

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?.

Contract law

Contract law provides rules for agreement between; - People or - People and businesses

Family law

Family law deals with the family relations. For example, family law will cover divorce and adoption.

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.

Property law

Property law governs property rights. For example, property laws have 3 different types of owner ships for properties.

Labour law

Labour laws is in charge of governing the relationship between employers and employees.

Public law Is a law that relates to the relationship between people and the state.

Administrative law

Is a law that is in charge of dealing with the relationship between govern departments, agencies or commissions.

Criminal law

Criminal law defines the offences/crime committed. Criminal law also prescribe the punishment for those who commit crimes.