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Vocabulary Practice

Exercise 1. Match these branches of Civil Law in column A with their definitions in column
B
Column A Column B

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1 Family Law a. Deals with civil wrongs or injuries caused by one
party's wrongful actions or omissions.

2 Tort Law b. Governs the formation, interpretation, and enforcement
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of agreements between individuals or entities.

3 Contract Law c. Focuses on legal matters related to family relationships,
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including marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption,
guardianship, spousal and child support, and property
division.

4 Property Law d. Encompasses the legal rights and obligations associated
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with real and personal property.

Listening Practice

Exercise 2. Listen to the conversation and fill in the missing words.

A: Did you know that civil law ______ private disputes between individuals?

B: Really? I thought it only applied to criminal cases.

A: No, civil law covers areas like ______, property, and personal injury
claims.

B: That's interesting. So, if someone breaches a contract, they can be sued under civil law?

A: Yes, exactly. Civil law ______ remedies for the injured party, such as compensation or
specific performance.

B: I see. It is important to understand our _____ and obligations under civil law then.

A: Absolutely. It is always good to consult with a ______ if you have any legal concerns.

B: Thanks for explaining. I will make sure to keep that in mind.

Exercise 3. Listen to the speaker talking about some cases, then match the cases with the
appropriate pictures below. The first case is already answered as an example.

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