Private law Flashcards
1
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What is private law?
A
Private law is the field of law that deals with rights and duties between individuals, companies towards another or private parties, and the state acting in a private form.
2
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What is the purpose of private law?
A
To provide remedies for individuals harmed by others and to manage social conflict and restore harmony.
3
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How is a private law case different from a public law case?
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Complaint is from a private party who is injured in some way through a harm done. The question to be determined is whether the defendant is liable for the harm. The remedy is either as monetary damages or injunctions
4
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What is the general principle of property law?
A
Rights and obligations between persons in relation to a thing
