L4- Parties to a Civil Dispute

Question 1

Plaintiffs: Class actions

Answer 1

Class actions: aka representative/group proceedings. Lead plaintiff represents the class/other people are called group members
-7+ ppl have claims against the same defendant
- the claims concern the same/similar/related circumstances
- claims give rise to a common issue of law or fact

Question 2

Plaintiffs: other victims

Answer 2

Can also be a person who has suffered indirect loss as a result of another party

eg. suffering loss due to death of a family member and sues party they believe is responsible

Question 3

Vicarious liability

Answer 3

The legal responsibility of a third party for the wrongful acts of another
-employers have the right, ability and duty to control activities of their employers, and can be held liable for their breaches.