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individuals.
Civil Law
Civil law is concerned with relationships among persons and the protection of a
person’s rights. Violation may cause harm to an individual or property, but no
grave threat to society exists.
Criminal Law
Criminal law is concerned with relationships between individuals and
governments, and with acts that threaten society and its order; a crime is an offense
against society that violates a law and is defined as a misdemeanor (less serious
nature) or felony (serious nature).
Tort Law
A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach in contract, in which the law allows an
injured person to seek damages from a person who caused the injury.
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