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Learn about the prerequisites, types, and procedures of class actions under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Find out how to request exclusion from a class, how to settle, dismiss, or compromise a class action, and how to appeal a class certification order.
Learn about the federal rule that governs class actions in civil litigation. Find out the prerequisites, types, procedures, and appeals of class actions under Rule 23.
Learn what it takes to file and certify a class action lawsuit under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Find out the criteria for ascertainability, numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation.
Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows a party to move for summary judgment when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The rule sets forth the standards, procedures, and consequences of summary judgment.
Rule 23: Action on a Request for Class Certification and Class Action (RCA) (a) Prerequisites. One or more members of a class may submit an RCA as representative parties on behalf of all members only if: (1) the class is so numerous that consolidating individual actions in the Court is impracticable;
Rule 23 specifies that the court can award reasonable attorney’s fees and nontaxable costs. However, a class member may object, and the court may hold a hearing to support its ruling. In some cases, the court may refer fee issues to a special master or magistrate judge.
Learn about the four conditions of Rule 23 (a) and the predominance and superiority rule of Rule 23 (b) for class action lawsuits. Find out how courts apply a rigorous standard to determine common impact and antitrust impact in class certification decisions.
Learn the four factors of Rule 23 (a) for class certification in the Second Circuit: numerosity, commonality, typicality and adequacy of representation. See summaries of representative cases and chart of factors with citations.
The web page provides the text and history of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which govern civil proceedings in the U.S. district courts. It also explains the purpose and amendment process of the rules, and links to related resources.
This rule applies to lawsuits by shareholders or members of a corporation or an unincorporated association to enforce a right that the entity has failed to assert. It sets forth the prerequisites, pleading requirements, and settlement, dismissal, and compromise procedures for derivative actions.