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Understanding Civil Law and Its Purpose by CC Ooi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Civil law governs private matters like contracts, torts, property, and family law. It originated from laws of ancient Rome which were codified into a system that determined legal issues. Civil law resolves disputes between private individuals or entities, seeking compensation rather than punishment. It differs from criminal law, which aims to prevent undesirable behavior through punishment on behalf of the government. The four main branches of civil law are contract law, tort law, property law, and family l

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CC Ooi

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