categories of private law. contract law when contractual obligations are not fulfilled

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Page 1: Categories of Private Law. Contract Law When contractual obligations are not fulfilled

Categories of Private Law

Page 2: Categories of Private Law. Contract Law When contractual obligations are not fulfilled

•Contract LawWhen contractual obligations are not

fulfilled.

Page 3: Categories of Private Law. Contract Law When contractual obligations are not fulfilled

•Family LawRegulates marriage/divorce,

adoption, custody, alimony, child support payments, etc.

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•Property LawRegulates the area of buying and selling land, houses, buildings etc.Also regulates renting and leasing

property.

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•Wills and Estate Law

Regulates what happens to a person’s estate (property) when they

die.

A website describing estate law and estate lawyers

Page 7: Categories of Private Law. Contract Law When contractual obligations are not fulfilled

•Labour and Employment Law

Regulates the area of working conditions, unions, minimum wage, workplace

safety, etc.

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Icy steps causing a fall/injury…

Medical malpractice suits…

•Tort LawDamages arising outside of a

contract

Damages arising from assault…