COMM 315 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Responsible Government, Treaty Of Paris (1763), Five Ws

• School: Concordia University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMM 315
• Professor: Patrice Blais

Document Summary

Private law rules that govern dealings between individuals. Public law rules that govern dealings between individuals and the state. A principal that is shared among different countries. One law cannot please everyone (always some disagreement) Federal (91) military / currency / national security / ports. Provincial (92) municipalities / global trade / regulate business / civil matters. From france customs (les coutumes) of all the different municipalities. Napoleon brought them all together to form a single civil code napoleonic code. 1994 qcc - became the quebec civil code. Common law in all of canada (including quebec) King acts as a judge people use his rulings to resolve new disputes. Created judges to apply his rulings on his behalf. Canada becomes a british colony (with the exception of some islands) * responsible government is granted in 1848 * Major turning point puts the power in the people"s hands. Had sovereignty in internal affairs but not external.