§23.2.4 Comparison with Federal Rule

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§23.2.4COMPARISON WITH FEDERAL RULE

CR 23.2 is identical to the comparable federal rule. In fact, the historical development of CR 23.2 mirrors that of Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.2. Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.2 was promulgated in 1966, just one year prior to CR 23.2. Prior to that time, like CR 23.2, federal class actions against unincorporated associations were treated under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23 and were allowed only when the elements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 23 were fulfilled and the applicable law permitted the suit...