Civil Law 4.1

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Beneficiary

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A person or organization that benefits financially by receiving assets from a will, trust, or insurance policy.

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Breach of Contract

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When a party, without lawful excuse, fails to perform any or all agreed-upon terms of a contract.

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Capacity

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The legal ability of a party to enter into a binding contract.

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Civil Law

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The body of law that regulates disputes between natural persons, legal persons, or between the two.

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Contract

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A binding agreement between two or more parties.

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Contract Law

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The body of law that governs the creation, execution, and enforcement of agreements between parties.

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Corporation

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A legal entity that is separate from its owners and controlled by a board of directors; it has most of the same rights and responsibilities as individuals but offers limited liability.

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Employment Law

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The body of law that oversees the rights, obligations, and duties of the employer-employee relationship in the workplace.

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Family Law

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The specialized area of civil law that addresses issues arising from family relationships, primarily involving spouses, parents, and children.

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Grievance

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An employee’s formal complaint about workplace conditions or treatment alleged to be unfair or in violation of a company policy, contractual obligation, or law.