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CPLR 903 · Article 9. Class Actions

Description of class

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§ 903. Description of class. The order permitting a class action shall describe the class. When appropriate the court may limit the class to those members who do not request exclusion from the class within a specified time after notice.

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Law content up to date as of July 3, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVP903
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