Civil law, as opposed to criminal law, is the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals and/or organizations, in which compensation may be awarded to the victim. For instance, if a car crash victim claims damages against the driver for loss or injury sustained in an accident, this will be a civil law case. Civil law courts provide a forum for deciding disputes involving torts (such as accidents, negligence, and libel), contract disputes, the probate of wills, trusts, property disputes, administrative law, commercial law, and any other private matters that involve private parties or organizations including government departments. The objectives of civil law are different from other types of law. In civil law there is the attempt to right a wrong, honor an agreement, or settle a dispute. If there is a victim, they get compensation, and the person who is the cause of the wrong pays, this being a civilized form of, or legal alternative to, revenge.
Cedar Glen, California is an unincorporated community in located in the San Bernardino National Forest resort area of San Bernardino County immediately east of Lake Arrowhead. The community lies at an elevation of 5403 ft (1647 m). The town's ZIP Code is 92231 and it lies entirely within area code 909. The nearest highway is California State Highway 173 which bisects Cedar Glen and Lake Arrowhead.