Adequacy Lawsuits
/ˈædɪkwəsi ˈlɔːˌsuːts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal actions challenging the sufficiency of representation or adequacy of a party’s legal position, often in class action contexts.
The plaintiffs filed adequacy lawsuits to contest whether the class representatives fairly represented all members.
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- adequacy lawsuits
- adequacy lawsuit
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Commentary
Adequacy lawsuits typically arise in class actions to ensure adequate representation of class members and prevent conflicts of interest.
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