C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 1003 Disposition versions

1979-01-19

1003. The court authorizes the bringing of the class action and ascribes the status of representative to the member it designates if of opinion that:

(a)  the recourses of the members raise identical, similar or related questions of law or fact;

(b)  the facts alleged seem to justify the conclusions sought;

(c)  the composition of the group makes the application of article 59 or 67 difficult or impracticable; and

(d)  the member to whom the court intends to ascribe the status of representative is in a position to represent the members adequately.

1978, c. 8, s. 3.