What types of matters do civil courts deal with?

Civil courts primarily deal with non-criminal matters and disputes between parties. This encompasses a wide range of issues such as contractual disputes, property matters, tort claims (like negligence), and family law, although family law is only a subset of the broader civil jurisdiction. The role of civil courts is to resolve legal disagreements between individuals, organizations, or government entities, focusing on compensation or specific performance rather than punishment.

In contrast, criminal offenses and their penalties fall under the jurisdiction of criminal courts, which specifically address crimes and the consequences for those found guilty. Constitutional issues and public law are typically handled in specific courts or legal frameworks that focus on governmental powers and rights under the constitution, rather than in civil courts. While family law issues are indeed dealt with in civil courts, limiting civil court jurisdiction to only family law issues is too restrictive and overlooks the diverse range of cases these courts address.