Study Set Content:
A system of laws. ¨ Science of philosophy of laws.
JURISPRUDENCE
¨ Science of morality ¨ Moral principle of practice ¨ How laws are applied and used
Ethics
“rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in the state, commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong.”
Law
A system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior
Law
Characteristics of Law
1) It is a rule of conduct. 2) Dictated by legitimate power. o May depend on type of government. 3) Compulsory and obligatory to all
Who has to obey the rule of law?
International community ¨ States ¨ Citizens ¨ Human beings
Those with legal permits to reside in said country.
International community
Law has been divided according to the source of its authority:
Divine Law
Human Law
¨ Those ascribed to God. ¨ May depend on religion.
DIVINE LAW
¨ Those made by man
Human Law
Branch of the law which has a double purpose: o The organization of the family o The regulation of the property
) Civil Law
The body of law having to do with the private rights of an individual
Civil Law
Branch of law that deals with conduct that is considered harmful to social order and in which the guilty party may be imprisoned or fined.
Criminal Law
Civil Law It is between () and not the government. § Not to be confused with civil law ().
individuals, jurisdictions
(not to be confused with the civil law jurisdictions) deals with the resolution of lawsuits (disputes) between individuals or organizations
Civil Law
Branch of law that deals with the rules concerning pleading, practice, and procedures in all courts in the Philippines.
Remedial Law
Is that branch of law which defines crime, treats of their nature and provider for their punishment
Criminal Law
These resolutions seek to provide a legal remedy (often monetary damages) to the winning litigant. § No imprisonment is involved.
Civil Law
¨ Branch of law that fixes the organization and humans.
Administrative Law
Aka, penal law, pertains to crimes and punishment. ¨ Example of crimes include murder, assault, fraud, and theft.
Criminal Law
