Class Actions
15 groups with Alabama opinions1932–2026
- Class; Action212 opinions · 1973–2026Determining substantial similarity between two class actions · Standing requirements for individual and class actions · Certifying fraud class actions when individual reliance is an issue
- Class Action Certification Requirements and Review90 opinions · 1995–2026Review of class certification and scope of class action · Establishing criteria for class action certification · Analyzing class certification for fraudulent suppression claims
- Class certification; Certification rule; Predominance60 opinions · 1981–2018Analyzing class certification requirements under rule 23 · Review of class certification under rule 23 requirements · Assessing class certification under rule 23(b)(3)
- Rule; Class; Commonality53 opinions · 1983–2025Analyzing criteria for class action certification under rule 23(b) · Analyzing class action certification requirements under rule 23 · Applying conjunctive requirements of rule 32.1(e)
- Damages; Class; Liability43 opinions · 1975–2025Determining factual issues based on entire evidence and observations · Distinguishing standing from cause-of-action issues · Conscious disregard and due process challenges to damages
- Settlement; Class; Fairness32 opinions · 1994–2025Defining the scope of the common-benefit doctrine for fees · Determining notice requirements for common fund doctrine application · Determining attorney fees in class action settlements
- Class; Adequacy; Representative30 opinions · 1982–2014Assessing adequacy of class representative and conflicts of interest · Determining class membership and standing requirements · Determining commonality and typicality for class certification
- Notice; Rule27 opinions · 1989–2024Determining status changes and notice requirements in litigation · Defining the purpose and scope of actual notice · Satisfying statutory requirements for appointed capital counsel
- Settlement; Class; Approval21 opinions · 1932–2012Class certification and settlement approval process · Contractual ambiguities in arm's-length negotiations · Refusing settlement approval for distinct claims
- Rule20 opinions · 1969–2016Defining a check as a negotiable instrument and contract · Defining contradiction as mutually exclusive legal concepts · Redemption notice requirements and order of priority
- Settlement; Litigation; Agreements17 opinions · 1932–2017Promoting litigation efficiency through consolidation of suits · Scope of release relieving parties from all claims · Construing rule 23(h) regarding fee motion objection deadlines
- Pleadings and Claims Analysis16 opinions · 1979–2026Establishing standing for breach of contract claims · Analyzing claims cognizable under specific statute · Allowing multiple claims in a single action
- Defense; In-house; Conflict14 opinions · 2005–2026Analyzing ineffective assistance claims regarding defense strategy · Assessing joint representation and defense strategy
- Determining class certification and equitable tolling under FLSA
- Defining actual cash value for property valuation · Unreasonable disproportionate demands for fuel oil
Counts are Alabama courts’ opinions citing pages in each group (an opinion citing two issues counts in both).
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