Class Action Defendant
/ˈklæs ˈækʃən dɪˈfɛndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A party against whom a class action lawsuit is brought, representing the interests challenged by the class plaintiffs.
The class action defendant must respond to the allegations made by the representative plaintiffs.
Forms
- class action defendant
- class action defendants
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Commentary
This term specifically identifies the defendant in the procedural context of class action litigation, emphasizing their role in representing the opposing interests to the entire plaintiff class.
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