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· 11/18/1988

Elliott v. Great Atlantic Management Co.

Citations

  • 236 Va. 334
  • 5 Va. Law Rep. 942
  • 374 S.E.2d 27
  • 1988 Va. LEXIS 162

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • stating that unfettered appeals “would effectively substitute the unnamed members for the certified class representatives,” which is inappropriate where the small number of objectors shows “their interests are not compatible with those of the other members of the class”
  • relying upon the purpose of Rule 23 to\promote the efficient resolution of claims in cases involving multiple parties with similar claims\
  • relying upon the purpose of Rule 23 to “promote the efficient resolution of claims in cases involving multiple parties with similar claims”
  • relying upon the purpose of Rule 23 to\promote the efficient resolution of claims in cases involving multiple parties with similar claims\
  • “Rule 23 was intended to promote the efficient resolution of claims in cases involving multiple parties with similar claims, to eliminate repetitious litigation, and to avoid inconsistent judgments.”
  • dismissing appeal in Rule 23 case

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Judges: Compton, Gordon

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