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Which one of the following is an example of private law?
The law of contract is an example of private law because it regulates the rights and obligations between private persons who enter into agreements. Constitutional, administrative and criminal law are public law, as they deal with the State's structure, powers and its relationship with citizens or society.
- ALaw of ContractCorrect
- BConstitutional law
- CAdministrative law
- DCriminal law
Explanation
Private law governs relationships between individuals, and the law of contract settles the rights and duties of the parties to an agreement. Constitutional, administrative and criminal law concern the State and the public at large, so they are public law.
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