Translation guide
Refers to the Japanese law governing civil litigation procedures. The standard translation is 民事訴訟法.
To refer to the specific Japanese statute that governs civil procedure.
This is the official name of the Japanese Code of Civil Procedure. It is the standard legal term.
民事訴訟法によれば、訴状は裁判所に提出しなければならない。
According to the Civil Proceedings Act, a complaint must be filed with the court.