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.
Green Creek is an unincorporated community located within Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is located on New Jersey State Route 47. It is a very low lying area with a highest elevation of just above 20 feet. The community is located about 3 miles west of Rio Grande and located about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Delaware Bay. It is mostly residential with areas of agriculture and commerce along the main road, Delsea Drive. The United States Postal Service ZIP Code is 08219.