Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Res Judicata – Binding effect of judgment in representative actions

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Representative action judgments bind all class members. The principle applies to class actions. The members are deemed present through representation. The rule promotes efficiency and finality. The court must ensure adequate representation. The principle is well-established.

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