Legal Question in Civil Litigation in United Kingdom
Class action suit
What is a class action suit?
Asked on 10/14/01, 1:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Gonzalez
Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP
Re: Class action suit
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of persons having common characteristics and the same or similar claims against the same defendant(s). In order for the lawsuit to be recognized as a "class action" it must certified as such by the court.
Answered on 12/04/01, 10:50 pm