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Which types of civil disputes are typically recognized?

  1. Torts, contracts, property, domestic relations, and inheritance

  2. Property, employment, torts, and personal injury

  3. Contracts, liability, property, and criminal cases

  4. Domestic relations, torts, property, and environmental damage

The correct answer is: Torts, contracts, property, domestic relations, and inheritance

The correct choice encompasses a comprehensive range of civil disputes that are typically recognized in legal contexts. Torts refer to wrongful acts that cause harm or loss, leading to civil legal liability. Contracts involve disputes arising from agreements between parties. Property disputes can include issues related to ownership, boundaries, and usage rights. Domestic relations cover matters such as divorce, child custody, and support. Inheritance deals with the distribution of assets after someone's death. This choice effectively captures the breadth of civil law by including both personal disputes that affect individuals directly, as well as those that pertain to property rights and familial legal issues. The other options, while they mention relevant categories, do not encompass the complete spectrum of civil law as comprehensively as this choice does.