CIVIL LAW

Civil law relates to the relationships of contract and exchange between private parties individuals, businesses or individuals and businesses, buying and selling property, contracts and warranties, etc. There are two common forms of civil law – breaches of contract and torts.

A civil law case is a often between two or more entities and it can involve individual persons, business or government entities that generally involve infringement upon the rights and protections of individuals. The breaches and issues litigated can vary greatly and include offenses ranging from a breach of contract or warranty, the unlawful taking of property, invasions of privacy, negligence, intentional and unintentional infliction of physical injury or emotional distress, gross negligence, medical negligence and wrongful deaths.

Are you party to a civil law case? If yes, you will need a good civil law solicitor to represent you in your case. Even if you are not party to any civil matters, you may find that retaining a solicitor can be quite beneficial. For example, if you are creating or party to a trust, contract, mortgage, title, or lease, a civil law solicitor can advise you of your legal rights and obligations to save you a lot of money and legal hassles down the road. We can also help you if you are running a business by giving you timely advice that can save you from costly civil law litigation.

One of the major differences between civil law and criminal law is that civil law is initiated by the victim rather than the government prosecutor. Civil law and criminal law proceedings are also very different, and one of the main differences lies in the "burden of proof." In a criminal case, the defendant must be proven guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt." A civil case only has to be proven on the "balance of probabilities" (i.e., it is "likely" that the defendant is guilty).