Rule 1.273 – Costs

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1. 273(1) Only the representative parties and those members of the class who have appeared individually are liable for costs assessed against a plaintiff class.1. 273(2) The court shall apportion the liability for costs assessed against a defendant class.1. 273(3)...

Rule 1.272 – Effect of judgment on class

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In a class action certified under rule 1.262 in which notice has been given under rule 1.266 or 1.271, a judgment as to the claim or particular claim or issue certified is binding, according to its terms, on any member of the class who has not filed an election of...

Rule 1.271 – Dismissal or compromise

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1. 271(1) Unless certification has been refused under rule 1.262, a class action, without the approval of the court after hearing, may not be: a. Dismissed voluntarily.b. Dismissed involuntarily without an adjudication on the merits.c. Compromised.1. 271(2) If the...

Rule 1.270 – Counterclaims

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1. 270(1) A defendant in an action brought by a class may plead as a counterclaim any claim the court certifies as a class action against the plaintiff class. On leave of court, the defendant may plead as a counterclaim a claim against a member of the class or a claim...

Rule 1.268 – Conduct of action

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1. 268(1) The court on motion of a party or its own motion may make or amend any appropriate order dealing with the conduct of the action including, but not limited to, any of the following:a. Determining the course of proceedings or prescribing measures to prevent...