Substantive law: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from Answers.com

Substantive law: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from Answers.com: "Substantive law and procedural law are the two main categories within the law. Substantive law refers to the body of rules that determine the rights and obligations of individuals and collective bodies. Procedural law is the body of legal rules that govern the process for determining the rights of parties."