Civil law is responsible for regulating all personal and property relationships that arise between individuals. However, said relationships may be affected by different circumstances such as the breach of a contract or obligation, the dispute over the ownership or possession of real or personal property, etc.
Civil Law systems, are found on all continents and cover about 60% of the world. They are based on concepts, categories, and rules derived from Roman law, with some influence of canon law, sometimes largely supplemented or modified by local custom or culture. The Civil Law tradition, though secularized over the centuries and placing more focus on individual freedom, promotes cooperation between human beings.
