The Role of Substantive Law and Procedure in the Legal Process

Abstract

There seems to be a general assumption today that the "Science of Law " is not adequately performing its function in the judicial process. When a great lawyer can voice the general opinion of the bar in stating that the confusion and uncertainty caused by a vast mass of decisions and principles is growing worse from year to year, it is inevitable that various conflicting attitudes toward this science should take the place of a former uncritical acceptance.