LAW 525 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Maple Leaf Foods, Telectronics, Product Liability
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A civil lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of similarly situated persons. It seeks to have common or similar claims resolved in a single proceeding with the result binding on all class members and opposing parties. Class actions offers a means of efficiently resolving such. The court shall certify a class proceeding on a motion under section 2, 3, or 4, or if met the six criteria. Judicial screening and approval (certification) of claims (one must go to court; the plaintiff and defendant lawyers) and certify that the class action disputes in a manner that is fair to all parties (p. 9-18) It reduces the need for state intrusion while encouraging better behaviour. Without class actions, businesses or others might feel inclined to engage in unlawful or harmful activities. Thereby inflicting harm on large numbers of persons who would otherwise be unable or disinclined to seek redress individually.
