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Definition of Class action
1. Noun. A lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group.
Generic synonyms: Case, Causa, Cause, Lawsuit, Suit
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Definition of Class action
1. Noun. (Chiefly American English) a lawsuit brought by a single plaintiff as a representative of a large group of others having a common interest ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Literary usage of Class action
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Institute on Municipal Finance Law: Course Handbook by Practising Law Institute (1900)
"77 Civ 1548 (EDNY. class action certification motion filed January 24. 1979) In
that case. Judge Sifton denied a motion for class certification because the ..."
2. Problems Surrounding the Mortgage Origination Process: Congressional Hearing edited by Lauch Faircloth, Connie Mack (2000)
"This would also mean that every mortgage transaction would be unique, and that
class action certification or class action lawsuits would be absolutely ..."
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