Substantive law comprises rules as to what cases a court can decide, how a trial is conducted, and how a judgment by a court is to be enforced.

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Substantive law refers to the body of law that creates, defines, and regulates legal rights and obligations. It includes laws that govern criminal offenses, contracts, property, torts, and other areas. Procedural law, on the other hand, deals with the rules that govern the enforcement of substantive law. This includes rules on how a case should be filed, how the parties should present their evidence, and how a court should reach its decision. Therefore, the statement in the question is incorrect, and the correct answer is B.

Substantive Law Comprises Rules as to What Cases a Court