Rules of court

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004375",
  "term": "Rules of court",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Procedural regulations that govern the practice and conduct of cases before a specific court or court system. These rules dictate the mechanics of litigation, including filing deadlines, motion practice, discovery procedures, and the format of legal documents. Unlike substantive law, which defines rights and duties, rules of court focus solely on the process of adjudication.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/rules-of-court/"
}