2.4 Classifying major devision of law

Question 1

How to differentiate between law vs equity?

Answer 1

This category distinguished two types of case law by reference **to the types of courts ** in which disputes were at one time heard and determined.

Question 1

How to differentiate between legislation vs case law?

Answer 1

This category can be distinguished by reference to their origin or source.

Question 2

How to differentiate between substantive law and procedual law?

Answer 2

This category can be distinguished by determining whether the subject matters substantive law or procedual law.

Substantive law - Those specify the rights and duties of legal persons.

Procedual law - Those provide the means of vindicating or enforcing rights and duties of institution.

Question 3

How to differentiate between criminal law and civil law?

Answer 3

This category can be distinguished by the relaionship of legal persons.