Which of the following is correct with respect to the civil law system?
A) Quebec and New Brunswick use a system based on the French Civil Code.
B) The Code is persuasive only and the judges are free to disregard it where the situation warrants.
C) The system used in Quebec is based on Justinian's code rather than the Napoleonic Code.
D) The Civil Code governs all legal matters arising in Quebec including criminal actions.
E) The Civil Code as used in Quebec covers private disputes between individuals.

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The Civil Code in Quebec governs private law matters, such as disputes between individuals, and is based on the Napoleonic Code. Criminal matters are governed by federal law, not the Civil Code.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Civil