Removing class action to federal court: A better way to handle the problem of overlapping class actions

Morrison examines the effectiveness of moving many class action lawsuits from state courts to federal courts. Removing class action suits to federal courts can prevent the duplication of court cases on state and federal levels, but it is important that any change to the current system reflects the e...

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Published in:Stanford law review 2005-04, Vol.57 (5), p.1521
Main Author: Morrison, Alan B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil procedure
Class action lawsuits
Federal courts
Jurisdiction
Legal reform
Litigation
State court decisions
State courts
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Summary:Morrison examines the effectiveness of moving many class action lawsuits from state courts to federal courts. Removing class action suits to federal courts can prevent the duplication of court cases on state and federal levels, but it is important that any change to the current system reflects the entire range of interests at stake in class action litigation.
ISSN:0038-9765
1939-8581