company law Flashcards
learn the key components of company law
What is the definition of Law?
Law is defined as rules and regulations governing human conduct, recognized as binding by the community.
What are the two main divisions of Law?
Public law and private law.
What does public law govern?
The relationship between the state and its citizens.
What does private law govern?
Relationships between citizens.
Name two types of law discussed in the document.
Laws of nature and Sharia law.
What is the difference between civil and criminal proceedings?
Criminal proceedings are public in nature, while civil proceedings fall under private law.
What are the roles of law?
Maintaining law and order, regulating individual and business relationships, protecting interests and rights, limiting the power of the state, and providing scope for good government.
Define a delict.
A delict is wrongful conduct causing harm to a person or property.
Define a crime.
A crime is wrongful conduct punishable by the state.
List the sources of law.
- Legislation (statute law)
- Customary law
- Local governing authorities’ by-laws
- Common law
- Case law
- International treaties and conventions
- Writings of celebrated authors.
What are the components of the court system in Zimbabwe?
- Constitutional Court
- Supreme Court of Appeal
- High Court
- Administrative Court
- Labour Court
- Magistrate Court
- Community Court
- Local Court.
What is the role of the complainant in criminal proceedings?
The complainant initiates the criminal proceedings.
What is the role of the plaintiff in civil proceedings?
The plaintiff initiates the civil proceedings.
Fill in the blank: A delict is __________ conduct causing harm to a person or property.
[wrongful]
True or False: Civil proceedings are public in nature.
False.
