### Question
How does the law define class action?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 1332*, **class action** is defined as:

> any civil action filed under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or similar State statute or rule of judicial procedure authorizing an action to be brought by 1 or more representative persons as a class action

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1332*
  - Heading: **PART IV-JURISDICTION AND VENUE > CHAPTER 85-DISTRICT COURTS; JURISDICTION**

