Multi-District Litigation

/ˌmʌltiˈdɪstrɪkt ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A procedure in U.S. federal courts that consolidates civil cases from multiple districts for pretrial proceedings to improve efficiency and consistency.
    The judge centralized the related product liability lawsuits into a multi-district litigation to streamline discovery and pretrial motions.

Forms

  • multi-district litigation
  • multi-district litigations

Commentary

Multi-district litigation is a procedural mechanism designed to manage complex cases spanning multiple jurisdictions, avoiding duplication of efforts and conflicting rulings.

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