Class Certification
/ˈklæs sərˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's formal approval of a lawsuit proceeding as a class action, enabling one or more plaintiffs to sue on behalf of a larger group sharing similar legal claims.
The judge granted class certification, allowing the group of employees to proceed collectively.
Forms
- class certification
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Commentary
Class certification is a critical procedural step requiring plaintiffs to satisfy specific criteria like numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation.
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