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<blockquote>(4) the representative parties will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class</blockquote> | <blockquote>(4) the representative parties will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class</blockquote> | ||
Known as the "adequacy of representation" requirement. | Known as the "adequacy of representation" requirement, this means that the [[Lead plaintiff]] (the person representing the class) has a shared interest in the case. In almost all cases, this requires that the lead plaintiff must be personally affected by the issue<ref>https://www.classaction.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-the-lead-plaintiff-in-a-class-action-lawsuit</ref>. | ||
== Importance for consumer rights == | == Importance for consumer rights == | ||