Guidelines for Motions for Preliminary and Final Approval of Class Settlement
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# Guidelines for Motions for Preliminary and Final Approval of Class Settlement This form provides instructions and requirements for lawyers to follow when asking a judge to approve a settlement deal that affects a large group of people (a class action lawsuit). A lawyer representing either the group of people suing or the company being sued would use this form to understand what information and documents must be submitted to get the judge's approval for the settlement.
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