Hromadný smír
Mass settlement
Author(s): Drahomíra NěmcováSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, EU-Legislation
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: class actions;ADR methods;mass settlement;judge´s role;managing judge;criteria for approval of the settlement;opt-in and opt-out system
Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the topic of “mass settlement” which is a form of amicable solution of class actions. It will introduce the concept of class actions and current legal position. Second part of the paper is devoted to the essentials of mass settlement – whether there are any differences between mass and classic settlement. Differences will be demonstrated on the U.S. system of mass settlement and on chosen European legislations.
Journal: Acta Iuridica Olomucensia
- Issue Year: 12/2017
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 207-227
- Page Count: 21
- Language: Czech