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Time left 1:39:19Question 19Not yet answeredMarked out of 0.50Flag questionQuestion textThe term ‘private law’ refers to?a)    The body of laws that derive from the deciding of cases.b)  The body of laws that seeks to regulate the relationship between individuals.c)  The legal principle that states that a person has the right to privacy.d)  The body of laws that seeks to regulate the relationship between the State and its citizens.

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Time left 1:39:19Question 19Not yet answeredMarked out of 0.50Flag questionQuestion textThe term ‘private law’ refers to?a)    The body of laws that derive from the deciding of cases.b)  The body of laws that seeks to regulate the relationship between individuals.c)  The legal principle that states that a person has the right to privacy.d)  The body of laws that seeks to regulate the relationship between the State and its citizens.

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The term 'private law' refers to:

b) The body of laws that seeks to regulate the relationship between individuals.

Private law governs relationships between individuals, such as contracts and the law of obligations. In countries where it is known as common law, it also includes contracts made between governments and individuals. Private law is to be distinguished from public law, which governs relationships between individuals and the state.

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