Legal Definitions - jus privatum

Definition: Jus privatum is a Latin term that means "private law." It refers to all the branches of law that regulate the relationships between citizens, including family law, property, obligations, and inheritance. It also refers to the right, title, or dominion of private ownership.

Examples:

• Family law: Jus privatum includes laws that regulate marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption.
• Property law: Jus privatum includes laws that govern the ownership, use, and transfer of property, such as real estate, personal property, and intellectual property.
• Obligations: Jus privatum includes laws that govern contracts, torts, and other legal obligations between individuals.
• Inheritance: Jus privatum includes laws that govern the distribution of property after a person's death, whether they left a will (testate) or not (intestate).

These examples illustrate how jus privatum regulates the relationships between individuals in society and protects their rights to property, family, and legal obligations.

Related term:Jus publicum, which refers to public law, or the laws that govern the relationship between individuals and the government.