SB 259 Civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; types of class actions
Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; types of class actions.
SB-259
About SB-259
Civil actions filed on behalf of multiple persons; class actions. Provides that one or more members of a class may, as representative parties on behalf of all members, bring a civil action or may be proceeded against in a civil action, provided that (i) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members or proceeding with such actions on an individual basis is impracticable or contrary to judicial economy; (ii) there are questions of law or fact common to the class; (iii) the claims or defenses of the representative parties are typical of the claims or defenses of the class; and (iv) the representative parties shall fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class. The bill further sets out the procedure to certify a class action, the duties of counsel appointed in a class action, the various orders a court may issue during the course of a class action, and the process by which a settlement, voluntary dismissal, or compromise may occur. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2025, and is identical to
Bill Texts
Enrolled 02/29/2024
Comm Sub 02/16/2024
Comm Sub 02/07/2024
Prefiled 01/09/2024
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