As soon as practicable after the commencement of an action brought as a class action, the court shall determine by order whether it is to be so maintained. An order under this section may be conditional, and it may be amended before decision on the merits. An order issued under this section shall be immediately appealable by either party.
(P.A. 73-615, S. 8, 16; P.A. 84-468, S. 3, 10; P.A. 00-196, S. 59.)
History: P.A. 84-468 deleted former Subsecs. (a), (b) and (d) to (h), inclusive, detailing procedure for class actions; P.A. 00-196 made a technical change.
Cited. 186 C. 507; 241 C. 278.
Cited. 23 CA 585.
Cited. 42 CS 198.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices
Chapter 735a - Unfair Trade Practices
Section 42-110a. - Definitions.
Section 42-110b. - Unfair trade practices prohibited. Legislative intent.
Section 42-110c. - Exceptions.
Section 42-110d. - Investigation. Hearing. Orders. Enforcement. Disclosure of information.
Section 42-110f. - Powers of receiver. Restitution. Judicial supervision.
Section 42-110g. - Action for damages. Class actions. Costs and fees. Equitable relief. Jury trial.
Section 42-110h. - Class actions.
Section 42-110i. - Settlement of class actions.
Section 42-110j. - Voluntary compliance.
Section 42-110k. - Commissioner's enforcement powers. Court orders.
Section 42-110l. - Assistance by court prosecutors.
Section 42-110m. - Restraining orders or injunctions. Relief.
Section 42-110n. - Consent orders.
Section 42-110o. - Civil penalties.
Section 42-110q. - Service contract agreements. Fee disclosure required.