Multi-District Litigation
/ˌmʌltiˈdɪstrɪkt ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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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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