Class actions in British Columbia

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It’s a familiar story: a business makes a defective product or does something that harms a group of people. Such a “mass wrong” can be met with a class action.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in October 2017
  • Time to read: 7 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Jason Murray, Eyford Partners

Jason Murray, Eyford Partners

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This information from People’s Law School explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. See our disclaimer.

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