What is Class Action?
A civil claim brought by one or a few representatives of a larger group of persons with similar claims. The trial judge must certify the class and authorize the case to go forward as a class action. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 23.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:
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