§ Rule 23.01 Prerequisites to a Class Action

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Rule 23.01. Prerequisites to a Class Action

    One or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative parties on behalf of all only if

    (a) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable;

    (b) there are questions of law or fact common to the class;

    (c) the claims or defenses of the representative parties are typical of the claims or defenses of the class; and

    (d) the representative parties will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class.