Civil Laws at Canada
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What Are Civil Laws in Canada?
Civil law in Canada deals with disputes between individuals or organizations. It’s different from criminal law, which involves the government prosecuting someone for an offense.
⚖️ Key Areas of Civil Law
Contract Law
Deals with agreements between people or businesses.
Example: Someone fails to deliver services as promised.
Tort Law
Covers wrongs or injuries caused by someone else’s actions.
Example: Personal injury, defamation, or negligence.
Property Law
Involves ownership and use of land or personal property.
Family Law
Includes divorce, child custody, spousal support, etc.
Wills & Estates
Governs how someone’s property is handled after they pass away.
Employment Law
Deals with relationships between employers and employees.
🧾 Common Civil Law Terms
Plaintiff: The person bringing the lawsuit.
Defendant: The person being sued.
Liability: Legal responsibility.
Damages: Money awarded to a party for loss or injury.
🏛️ Court System
Most civil cases are handled in provincial courts.
In Quebec, the civil law system is based on the Civil Code of Quebec (a mix of French civil law and modern principles).
In the rest of Canada, the civil system is based on common law (derived from British law and court decisions).
⚖️ How Civil Cases Work
Filing a Claim – The plaintiff files a legal claim (usually a "Statement of Claim").
Response – The defendant files a reply (like a "Statement of Defence").
Discovery – Both sides exchange evidence and info.
Settlement or Trial – The case may settle out of court or go to trial.
Judgment – The court issues a decision, often involving payment of damages.
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