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Civil Law

Civil law encompasses a broad range of legal matters that primarily involve disputes between individuals, organizations, or entities. Unlike criminal law, which deals with offenses against the state, civil law focuses on resolving conflicts and providing remedies for harm or injury suffered by one party as a result of the actions or negligence of another.

Common areas of civil law include:

1. **Contracts:** This involves disputes over agreements between parties, such as breach of contract, enforcement of contracts, or interpretation of contractual terms.

2. **Torts:** Torts refer to civil wrongs that result in harm or injury to another party. Examples include personal injury claims, negligence cases, defamation, and property damage.

3. **Property Law:** This area of civil law deals with disputes related to real estate, land ownership, boundaries, easements, and property rights.

4. **Family Law:** Family law covers matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, and domestic violence.

5. **Employment Law:** Employment disputes involve issues between employers and employees, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and workplace safety.

6. **Civil Rights:** Civil rights law protects individuals from discrimination and violation of their constitutional rights, including cases related to discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

7. **Personal Injury:** This includes cases where individuals seek compensation for injuries sustained due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, or product liability.

8. **Probate and Estate Law:** Probate law governs the distribution of assets and the settlement of estates after someone passes away. It involves issues such as wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate administration.

Civil law cases are typically resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation in civil courts. The goal of civil law is to provide a fair resolution to disputes and compensate injured parties for their losses, rather than imposing punishment as in criminal cases.

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