N. Distribution Only to Current Members

• Library: South Carolina Damages (SCBar) (2009 Ed.)

N. Distribution Only to Current Members

The class definition determines precisely who is entitled to compensation. In the event a class definition includes individuals who are not properly included in a class, the court may require the plaintiff to re-plead or redefine the class.⁴⁴ In order to receive compensation, an individual must be a class member at the time judgment is entered.⁴⁵ In drafting the class notice and the definition of the class, counsel should carefully strive to eliminate any ambiguity...