Rule 23

Rule 23 generally refers to the rules governing class action lawsuits in the United States. Specifically, it outlines how a group of people with similar legal claims can sue as a collective, rather than individually. This rule ensures that parties can join their claims to make the legal process more efficient and just, especially when individual claims may be too small to pursue alone. It sets criteria for certifying a class, ensuring there are common issues among the members, that they share similar claims, and that a class action is the best way to resolve the dispute.