Civil law (legal system)

Civil law is like a big book of rules that helps people solve problems when they don't agree with each other. It's kind of like a game with rules where you have to follow specific steps to win. When people have a disagreement, they may go to court and ask a judge to make a decision based on the big book of rules.

In civil law, there are different kinds of problems or disputes that are called cases. These cases can be about things like property, money, accidents, or other disagreements between people. The book of rules has things that are called laws which tell people what they can and cannot do. If someone breaks the laws, there may be punishments or consequences.

When someone has a problem and wants to use the book of rules, they have to file something called a lawsuit. That just means that they are asking the court to help them solve the problem. The court will then listen to the arguments of both sides and will make a decision based on what the rules say.

Just like in a game, both sides try to get the judge to make a decision that will help them win. They do this by gathering evidence, which is like clues that help them prove their side of the story. They may also hire someone called a lawyer to help them understand the rules and to make the best arguments possible.

When the judge makes a decision, it's called a ruling. Sometimes, the person who lost might not like the ruling and may want to try again. They can ask a higher court to look at the decision and see if it was fair.

Overall, civil law helps people solve problems by following rules and using a court system to make fair and impartial decisions.