Privatrettsspørsmål

Privatrettsspørsmål refers to legal issues that fall under private law. Private law governs the relationships between individuals and organizations, as opposed to public law which deals with the state and its citizens. In many legal systems, private law is broadly divided into several categories.

One significant area is contract law, which concerns agreements between parties and the legal consequences of their breach. Another key area is tort law, also known as deliktsrett in Norwegian, dealing with civil wrongs that cause harm to others, such as negligence or defamation, and the remedies available for such harm. Property law, which defines ownership and other rights in relation to property, both real and personal, is also a core component of private law.

Family law, encompassing matters like marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance, also falls under the umbrella of private law. Furthermore, company law and insolvency law, which regulate business entities and their financial difficulties, are considered private law matters. Disputes in these areas are typically resolved through civil courts, where parties seek to enforce their rights or recover damages. The underlying principle is to provide a framework for individuals and entities to interact and resolve disputes fairly and equitably.