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Rule 23 (class actions)

Rule 23 is a provision in the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that governs class actions, where a group of individuals with similar legal claims can sue as a collective. This rule outlines the criteria for forming a class, including the need for common questions of law or fact, typicality of claims, and adequacy of representation. It ensures that those affected by the same issue can seek justice together, making the process efficient and allowing for potentially larger settlements or judgments, while also protecting the rights of all class members involved.

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    Rule 23 is a guideline in U.S. federal law that allows a group of people, known as a class, to collectively sue someone or a company. This is useful when individual cases may be too small to pursue alone, but together they can represent a larger harm, like a defective product or unfair charges. By meeting certain criteria, such as having common legal issues and being numerous enough, class actions help ensure efficient legal proceedings and fair resolutions for all affected individuals without the need for each person to file a separate lawsuit.