### Question
How is the "class action" defined?


### Answer
The term **class action** is defined in *28 U.S.C. § 1332* as follows -

> 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**

