In our first instalment, we explore the two primary class action regimes in Canada: the common law approach and the Québec civil law procedure. (torys.com)
In either case, they must guarantee that class action regimes live up to the original objectives of providing an efficient class action procedure, which increases claimants» access to justice while protecting all parties from the dangers of inappropriate or abusive actions. (instituteforlegalreform.com)
Established in 1992, Australia's federal class action regime was developed to promote the more efficient resolution of multiple claims sharing common issues, to increase access to justice for small claimants and to safeguard the interests of group members and respondents alike. (instituteforlegalreform.com)