Procedural Change
/ˌproʊ.siˈdʒʊr.əl tʃeɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) An alteration or modification in legal procedural rules or steps governing the conduct of a legal proceeding.
The court approved a procedural change to streamline evidence submission deadlines.
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- procedural changes
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Commentary
Procedural change typically affects how a case is handled rather than the rights or obligations of the parties involved.
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