· 5/12/1981
Mitchem v. Melton
Citations
- 277 S.E.2d 895
- 167 W. Va. 21
- 1981 W. Va. LEXIS 617
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding order denying class action standing was immediately appealable
- holding order denying class action standing was immediately appealable
- “An action based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 can be maintained in our State courts to challenge prison conditions.”
- “An action based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 can be maintained in our State courts to challenge prison conditions.”
- “Whether the requisites for a class action exist rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.”
- “If the requirements of Rule 23 are met, then the class should be allowed.”
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Judges: Miller
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