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Law The body of rules governing individuals and their relationships (give us basic
freedoms, rights, and protections).
Public Law Laws enacted by some authorized governmental body.
Private Law Laws developed between two individuals
Criminal Law When violated, it is considered to be a wrong against society.
Civil Law When violated, it is considered to be a wrong against another person or
persons.
Substantive Laws Laws that give rights and responsibilities.
Procedural Laws Provide a means for enforcing substantive rights.
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Common Law Various customs of each locality are conglomerated so that all fiefdoms
can operate under a system of law.
Statutory Law Passed by some governmental body and written in some form.
Equity Body of law that attempts to do justice when the law does not provide a remedy,
when the remedy is inadequate, or when the application of the law is terribly unfair.
Injunctions Court of equity issues orders prohibiting certain conduct or ordering certain
acts.
Courts of Chancery Provides equitable remedies
Purposes of Law Keeping Order, Influencing Conduct, Honoring Expectations,
Promoting Equality, Law as the great compromise.
Characteristics of Law Flexibility, Consistency, Pervasiveness.