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Hromadná žaloba podle rakouského práva
Class actions according to the Austrian Law

Author(s): Jakub Vraník
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Class action Austrian style; representative action; representative model action; litigation funders;

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with specific instrument of collective protection in Austria, so called class action Austrian style. This instrument was evolved by judicial practice and its conformity was approved by Austrian Supreme Court. The purpose of the action lies in cession of claims of aggrieved persons to specific association, which enforces these claims in its name.

  • Issue Year: 11/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 87-96
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech