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(Notes in red are opinions of the lecturer, of authors on the subject, or of the reviewee.

REMEDIAL LAW
Substantive & remedial law, distinguished
SUBSTANTIVE LAW
Creates/defines/regulates rights re:
(a) Life, liberty, property
(b) Powers of agencies/ instrumentalities for
the administration of public affairs
Violation: gives rise to a cause of action
Creates vested rights
Prescriptive in application
SC cannot enact substantive laws

REMEDIAL (PROCEDURAL) LAW


Prescribes methods of enforcing rights &
obligations created by substantive law
Does not create vested rights
Retroactive in application
SC is empowered to promulgate remedial laws

Art. VIII, Sec. 5, CONST. (SCs rule-making power)

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