Canada has two main legal systems: common law and civil law. Common law is the legal system used in all provinces and territories except Quebec, while civil law is used exclusively in Quebec. Common law is based on judicial decisions, while civil law is based on written laws.
Common law is a legal system that is based on past decisions made by judges. It is also known as case law. This means that judges use previous cases to help them make decisions in current cases. Common law is used in all provinces and territories except Quebec. It is used in criminal cases, tort law, and contract law.
Civil law is a legal system that is based on written laws and codes. It is used exclusively in Quebec. Civil law is used in family law, property law, and commercial law. Civil law is based on the Napoleonic Code, which was created in France in 1804. It is a codified system, which means that all laws are written down in a code. Judges in civil law cases are responsible for interpreting the law and applying it to the case at hand.