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A class action is a representative action
wherein one or more plaintiffs actually named in the complaint,
along with their counsel pursue a case for themselves and the
defined class against one or more defendants. The claims of the
"class representatives" must arise from facts or law common to the
class members. Most class actions are called "plaintiff class
actions;" however, in limited circumstances a class action can be
filed against one or more defendants representing a group of
defendants, i.e., a "defendant class" action.
In federal court, the procedures for certifying a class and the
requisite elements for certification are governed by Rule 23,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. For general information about
federal courts and how they are structured, you may want to try
"Understanding the Federal Courts." Another website with useful
information on the federal court system and its procedures is the
Federal Judiciary Homepage at www.uscourts.gov Also, a flow chart
indicating the normal manner in which a typical class action
proceeds through the courts is available on this site: Class Action
Flow Chart.
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