What is the test for refusing to dismiss a class action?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Blue Chip Stamps v. Superior Court, 134 Cal.Rptr. 393, 18 Cal.3d 381, 556 P.2d 755 (Cal. 1976):
[18 Cal.3d 392] Refusal of a trial court to dismiss a class action was within its discretion 'to guard the integrity of the class action device,' it was held in Anthony v. Superior Court (1976) 59 Cal.App.3d 760, 771, 130 Cal.Rptr. 758, 766.
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