Lesson 4: Parties to a Civil Dispute

Question 1

Class Actions

Answer 1

Know as representative proceedings
The lead plaintiff represents the class in the proceeding. The other people in the class are called group members

Question 2

Requirements of class actions

Answer 2

seven or more people claimed against same defendant
The claims concern the same, similar or related circumstances
The claims give rise to a common issue of law or fact

Question 3

vicarious liability

Answer 3

The legal responsibility of a third party for the wrongful acts of another

Question 4

Other victims

Answer 4

A plaintiff can also be a person who has indirectly suffered loss as a result of another party