(1) prosecuting separate actions by or against individual class members would create a risk of: (A) inconsistent or varying adjudications with respect to individual class members that would …

One or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all only if (1) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable, (2) there are …

class action must: (A) for any class certified under Rule 23(b)(1) or (b)(2), include and describe those whom the court finds to be class members; and (B) for any class certified under Rule …

One or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all members only if: (1) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable; (2) …

Apr 12, 2022 · Rule 23 requires that in order for a lawsuit to be certified as a class action, the class must be “so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable.” In other words, the …

May 25, 2018 · Rule 23 states that a certification order must be issued in an early practical and timely fashion by the court. The order that certifies a class must define the class and the class’ …

Rule 23(f) provides that “[a] court of appeals may permit an appeal from an order granting or denying class-action certification under this rule if a petition for permission to appeal is filed …

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, an outgrowth of an equity rule, was promulgated in 1938 as part of the first Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.1The current version of the rule creates a pro …

Rule 23 governs the procedure and conduct of class action suits brought in Federal courts. The text below reflects the rule changes that took effect Dec. 1, 2003.

Rule 23: Action on a Request for Class Certification and Class Action (RCA) (a) Prerequisites. One or more members of a class may submit an RCA as representative parties on behalf of all …