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.
Coal City is located in Jefferson Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It is a small town with only a grocery/restaurant, post office, and a bank. There is a festival every year in August and 'The Old Grouch' of the town is announced after donations are collected throughout the county. They also use the old train depot building (Donated by Irving Ray Mullins) during the festival as a way of showcasing local talent such as photography, quilting, or baking. Coal City is 45 minutes southeast of Terre Haute and 45 minutes southwest of Bloomington. ZIP Code: 47427 Area code: 812