Group Litigation
/ˈɡruːp ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal procedure that consolidates multiple similar individual claims into one lawsuit to promote efficiency and consistency in judgment.
The court certified the case for group litigation to handle all similar claims together.
Forms
- group litigator
- group litigations
Related terms
Commentary
Group litigation is often chosen to reduce court burden and ensure uniform adjudication but typically requires judicial approval to proceed.
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