Procedural Law
/ˌproʊˈsiːdʒərəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law that prescribes the methods and means by which substantive law is enforced and administered in courts and tribunals.
Procedural law dictates the steps for filing a lawsuit and conducting a trial.
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Commentary
Procedural law governs legal processes and differs fundamentally from substantive law, which defines rights and duties.
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