Document Type

Article

Publication Title

University of Pennsylvania Law Review

Abstract

The article focuses on a second and less explored consequences of the fact of settlement over trial as the primary form of case resolution. It attempts to provide a cohesive framework for establishing the finality of class actions under the real-world conditions of settlement. Further, it argues the policy implications of collateral challenge raise many of the same concerns as animated the U.S. Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.

First Page

1649

Volume

156

Publication Date

2008

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