types of law Flashcards
1
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criminal law
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concerned with the protection of the community as a whole and the punishment of offenders.
2
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civil law
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concerned with the protection by the law of the private rights if the individual
3
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summary offence
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minor offences heard by the magistrate court (public order, speeding, jaywalking)
4
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indictable offences
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serious offences that are heard before a judge and jury (theft, homicide offences)
5
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tort of defamation
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the person knowingly makes false statements about another person that harms their reputation
6
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3 elements tort of negligence
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duty of care is owed, breach of duty of care, as a result of the breach damage is suffered
