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Peggy Lou Filed a Lawsuit Against "We Fix 'Em Rite

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Peggy Lou filed a lawsuit against "We Fix 'Em Rite," an auto body shop,for the sloppy paint job it did on her 1998 car.Once the lawsuit was filed with the appropriate clerk of court,Peggy Lou personally dropped a copy of the lawsuit in the mail."We Fix 'Em" says it never received notice of the lawsuit.Local court rules require that a lawsuit be served by an independent process server or by the sheriff's department.Is this an example of substantive law or procedural law? Explain the difference.


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U.S. Justice Department

The federal executive department responsible for overseeing the enforcement of federal laws, including antitrust law, civil rights, and criminal law.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the field of United States antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890 to prohibit monopolistic business practices.

Restraints of Trade

Legal restrictions or conditions that limit the freedom of businesses or individuals to conduct their trade or business activities unimpeded.

Celler-Kefauver Act

A United States antitrust law passed in 1950, aimed at prohibiting certain types of corporate mergers and acquisitions that reduce competition.

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