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.

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Answered on 12/04/01, 10:50 pm


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