Class Actions

• Author: John Eaton; Denis Le May
• Profession: Librarian & Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba/Avocat, Barreau du Québec, Conseiller à la documentation en droit (1975?2006) et Chargé de cours, Faculté de droit, Université Laval
• Pages: 18-18

18CLASS ACTIONS / RECOURS COLLECTIF

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CLASS ACTIONS

Once very rare in Canada, litigation by mass plaintiffs is becoming increasingly common

(particularly in areas such as products liability and securities). The court rules of the provinces

and federal courts dictate the ways and means by which multiple litigants can launch class

action lawsuits in their jurisdictions. Related topics: CIVIL PROCEDURE, NEGLIGENCE,

NUISANCE, PRODUCTS LIABILITY, SECURITIES, TORTS.

RECOURS COLLECTIF

Cette PROCÉDURE CIVILE, inscrite au Code de procédure civile, permet d’intenter un recours au

nom d’un groupe de personnes. Voir aussi : CONSOMMATEUR et RESPONSABILITÉ CIVILE.

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