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Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Shutts

472 U.S. 797 (1985)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1985
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Due process for absent plaintiff class members — notice, opportunity to opt out, adequacy (personal jurisdiction themes)

Key Principle

Due process for absent plaintiff class members — notice, opportunity to opt out, adequacy (personal jurisdiction themes)

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 23 class actions

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