How many types of laws are there?

Answer 1

There are many types of law. The two largest branches are civil and criminal. But these are subdivided into dozens of other types of law.

California, for example, has 29 branches of law called 'codes'.

Business and Professions Code

Civil Code

Code of Civil Procedure

Commercial Code

Corporations Code

Education Code

Elections Code

Evidence Code

Family Code

Financial Code

Fish and Game Code

Food and Agricultural Code

Government Code

Harbors and Navigation Code

Health and Safety Code

Insurance Code

Labor Code

Military and Veterans Code

Penal Code

Probate Code

Public Contract Code

Public Resources Code

Public Utilities Code

Revenue and Taxation Code

Streets and Highways Code

Unemployment Insurance Code

Vehicle Code

Water Code

Welfare and Institutions Code

Answer 2

Torts are civil cases brought against those that have caused harm. One way of categorizing them is:

1. Negligence

2. Intentional harm to a person

3. Intentional harm to tangible property

4. Strict liability

5. Nuisance

6. Harm to economic interests

7. Harm to intangible property interests

Answer 3

five hundred

There are many different types of lawyers. While there is not a definitive number, different sources will cite 14 to 17 different types of lawyers.