Civil Law
the body of law concerned with civil or private rights and remedies, as contrasted with
criminal law which deals with wrongs against society.
Tort
a private or civil wrong or injury, other than breach of contract, for which the court will
provide a remedy in the form of an award for damages.
Breach of Contract
is the failure, without legal excuse to perform any promise which forms the whole or part
of the contract.
Rule of Precedent
basic concept in common law in which current court decisions must follow those made
in cases having similar circumstances.
Statute Law
written law enacted by provincial or federal legislation. It amends or supercedes the
common law