Representative Suit
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv suːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group or class of people sharing common legal claims.
The representative suit allowed all affected consumers to seek compensation collectively.
Forms
- representative suit
- representative suits
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Commentary
Representative suits consolidate similar individual claims to promote judicial efficiency and consistency in rulings.
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