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Which branch of law governs how facts are proved in judicial proceedings?

Evidence law is generally procedural. Its ordinary function is to regulate which facts can be proved and how parties may prove them in a proceeding.

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Which branch of law governs how facts are proved in judicial proceedings?

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Evidence law is generally procedural. Its ordinary function is to regulate which facts can be proved and how parties may prove them in a proceeding.

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Option A

Substantive law defines rights, duties and liabilities. The general rules for proving facts govern procedure.

Option B

The law of evidence is generally procedural because it regulates proof in proceedings.

Option C

Penal law defines offences and penalties. Evidence rules regulate proof.

Option D

Classifying evidence law as both substantive and penal omits its general procedural function.

Option E

Procedural law is among the choices and is the general classification.

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