Which type of law addresses contracts between two entities?

• A. Public law
• B. Private law
• C. Administrative law
• D. Criminal law

Answer: (D)

Contracts between private parties are governed by private law, specifically contract law. This area covers how agreements are formed, interpreted, and enforced between individuals or organizations, and what remedies apply if one party fails to perform. It sits apart from public law, which regulates relationships between individuals and the state and includes criminal and administrative law. Criminal law deals with offenses against society and is pursued by the state, not by private parties. In health information management contexts, contract law governs agreements with vendors, providers, payers, and partner organizations, detailing duties, expectations, and remedies when obligations aren’t met.