Rule 23(f)

Rule 23(f) is a provision in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that allows parties to request permission to immediately appeal a court’s decision on class-action certification before the case concludes. Instead of waiting for the entire case to finish, a party can seek permission from the appeals court to review the certification decision early. This helps expedite appeals in complex class actions, saving time and resources. The rule encourages a quicker resolution of potentially significant legal questions about whether the case can proceed as a class action.