Introduction Flashcards
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What is a contract?
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An agreement between two or more people and that agreement can be enforced by the courts
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What are the types of civil law?
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- contract law
- family law
- law of tort
- company law
- employment law
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What is law of tort?
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One person owes a legal responsibility to another
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Who starts a civil case?
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The individual who has been affected
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Who starts a criminal case?
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The state, through crown prosecution service
