ADJECTIVE LAW

ADJECTIVE LAW

adjective law (aj-ik-tiv). The body of rules governing procedure and practice; PROCEDURAL LAW.

¡ª Also termed adjectival law. [Cases: Action

1. C.J.S. Actions ¡ì¡ì 2¨C9, 11, 17, 21, 32¨C33, 36.]

¡°The body of law in a State consists of two parts, substantive and adjective law. The former prescribes those rules of civil conduct which declare the rights and duties of all who are subject to the law. The latter relates to the remedial agencies and procedure by which rights are maintained, their invasion redressed, and the methods by which such results are accomplished in judicial tribunals.¡± Edwin E. Bryant, The Law of Pleading Under the Codes of Civil Procedure 1 (2d ed. 1899).


How to translate the legal term ADJECTIVE LAW in Chinese?
TermBase About LegalLingo
LegalLingo, a Shanghai-based translation agency, is a recognized leader in comprehensive legal language solutions for the legal industry. We provide the world’s leading law firms and corporate legal teams with a full suite of services, ranging from the translation of contracts and compliance documentation to full-scale multilingual litigation requiring certified translation and Chinese document review. We deliver customized legal document translation solutions based on your case’s size and budget requirements, utilizing industry-leading technology to ensure accuracy, lower costs and faster turnaround times.
Scroll to Top