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.
Whites Creek' is a community located in the northern part of Davidson County, Tennessee. The area has its own US Post Office. The ZIP Code for Whites Creek, Tennessee is 37189. Whites Creek Comprehensive High School is the community's only high school. The school is apart of MNPS. The community is named for Whites Creek that runs north-south along U.S. Route 431. The former residence of Barbara Mandrell, and currently of country music star John Rich (known as the "Plowboy Mansion"), is located in Whites Creek. Pioneer Christian Academy is located in Whites Creek.