In civil law, the court settles a disagreement between parties. These cases usually don't go to the Appellate court and are settled by the District court. The procedure goes like this; plaintiff...
There are two types of codified law: CRIMINAL LAW and CIVIL or TORT law. In other words, the terms 'civil' law and 'tort' law are the same.
Torts are injuries to private persons with remedies...
Criminal LAW is the statute that is passed by the legislature and which has been enacted. Criminal PROCEDURE is the form and process by which the legal system applies the law starting with law...