Is discovery permitted in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Doninger v. Pacific Northwest Bell, Inc., 564 F.2d 1304 (9th Cir. 1977):
Whether or not discovery will be permitted in a case of this nature lies within the sound discretion of the trial court. See Berland v. Mack, 48 F.R.D. 121, 126 (S.D.N.Y.1969). Rule 23(c)(1) provides that "As soon as practicable after the commencement of an action brought as a class action, the court shall determine by
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