Summary

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Chapter Details

Summary

§23.1Introduction

§23.2Text of Rule

§23.3Historical Development

§23.4Comparison With Federal Rule

§23.5Purpose and Procedure (1)Purpose (2)Procedure (a)Overall Structure (b)Hearing on Certification (c)Class Notice (d)Appealability of Class Order (e)Management Devices Available to Court (f)Dismissal or Compromise of Class Action

§23.6Analysis (1)Prerequisites to Certification of Any Class—CR 23(a) (a)Numerosity (b)Common Legal or Factual Issues (c)Typicality of Claims or Defenses (d)Fairness and Adequacy of Representation (2)Additional Prerequisites for Certification of a CR 23(b)(3) Class (a)Predominance of Common Issues (b)Superiority of Class Action Device Over Other Available Alternatives—General Considerations

§23.7Significant Authorities (1)General Discussion (2)Key Authorities on Specific Issues (a)Overall Structure of Rule—Compliance With Specific Requirements as Prerequisites to Certification (b)Hearing on Certification (c)Class Notice (d)Appealability of Class Order (e)Management Devices Available to Court (f)Dismissal or Compromise of Class Action (g)Numerosity (h)Common Legal or Factual Issues (i)Typicality (j)Fairness and Adequacy of Representation (k)Predominance of Common Issues (1)Superiority of Class Action (m)Manageability (n)Jurisdiction (o)Settlement (p)Attorney Fees (q)Class Certification in Habeas Corpus Proceedings (r)Disqualification of Class Counsel (s)Waiver of Sovereign Immunity

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