Classification of Law
Max, a private citizen, is suing Sam in court. Max claims Sam breached a contract. Which of the following actions may the court take? Why are the other answers wrong? A. The court may hold Sam liable and issue a monetary award (ordering Sam to pay Max) or equitable relief. B. The court may find Sam guilty and fine or imprison him C. The court may find Max Guilty and Fine or imprison him
A, B and C find Max "guilty," civil court can only deem someone liable not, guilty or not guilty
government sues private party, what court system does this go through?
Civil Court
private party sues government, what court system does this go through?
Civil Court
private party sues another private party, what court system does this go through?
Civil court
What is the Basis of Law in Civil Law Countries?
Code of Laws
Is the United States Common Law or Civil Law System
Common Law
Government sues individual /entity, what court system does this go through?
Criminal Court
If a criminal broke into a citizens house and stole items as well as hit house owner. What system would this case go through?
DA would sue in criminal court. Later the owner can sue for monetary damages
Laws that establish methods for enforcing and protecting rights
Procedural law
What is the basis of Law in Common Law Countries?
Stare Decisis/Precedent
Liable = _____ law
civil
Private rights and duties between persons and government
civil Law
Guilty= ____ law
criminal
public wrongs against society
criminal law
_____ can only file criminal law suit
government
If you get pulled over for speeding and you don't believe you were speeding, Fighting the ticket would be ______ and the actual right that you have is _______
procedural Law, Substantial Law
laws that define and regulate rights and duties
substantive law
body of written and unwritten laws observed by nations when dealing with each other
International Law
laws of a particular nation
National Law
which is tough to enforce and why, international or national law?
international law, unless government cooperates you can't force someone to follow law. May cause war
