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Which of the following is an example of public law rather than private law?
Constitutional law is public law. Public law regulates the structure and powers of the State and its relationship with individuals, while contracts, torts and sale of goods regulate dealings between private persons and are therefore classified as private law.
- ALaw governing a contract between two companies
- BLaw of torts between neighbours
- CConstitutional law governing the powers of the StateCorrect
- DLaw of sale of goods between a buyer and seller
Explanation
Public law deals with the relationship between the State and individuals and the structure of the State; constitutional law is the standard example. Contracts, torts and sale of goods govern relations among private parties, so they are private law.
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