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

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Categories of Private Law

•Contract LawWhen contractual obligations are not

fulfilled.

•Family LawRegulates marriage/divorce,

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

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

property.

•Wills and Estate Law

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

die.

A website describing estate law and estate lawyers

•Labour and Employment Law

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

safety, etc.

Icy steps causing a fall/injury…

Medical malpractice suits…

•Tort LawDamages arising outside of a

contract

Damages arising from assault…