Motion to Certify Class

A motion to certify class is a legal document filed by the plaintiffs in a potential class action lawsuit, requesting the court to officially recognize the case as a class action. The motion must demonstrate that the proposed class meets the legal requirements for certification, such as numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation. If the court grants the motion, the case will proceed as a class action, and the named plaintiffs will represent the interests of the entire class. Certification of a class is a crucial step in a class action lawsuit, as it allows the case to move forward on behalf of all similarly situated individuals.