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What is difference between procedural law and substantive law?

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Substantive law- the branch of law which creates, defines and regulates people's rights, duties, powers and liabilites; the actual rules and principles administered by the court including legislative and common law principles.

Procedural law- A body of rules prescribing the manner, form, and order in which matters are dealt with and enforced.

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