May 17, 2002 12:48
22 yrs ago
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English term

fairness hearing

Non-PRO English Law/Patents
What is "fairness hearing" in class action.

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Deinition:

Fairness Hearing: A court hearing where the court evaluates the \\\"fairness\\\" of a proposed settlement and hears any objections to the proposed settlement.

Peer comment(s):

agree Maria-Jose Pastor
1 min
agree Arthur Borges : Gee, what are the criteria for fairness?
13 mins
agree Сергей Лузан : Impressive.
15 mins
agree jerrie
1 hr
agree Piotr Kurek
1 hr
agree 5Q : Sounds like a fair answer to me
1 hr
agree Barbara Østergaard : see also http://www.classactionlitigation.com/Glossary.htm
1 hr
agree Tatiana Neroni (X)
2 hrs
agree Karin Usher
9 hrs
agree slavist
18 hrs
agree Sabine H
7 days
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