### Question
What is the definition of class action?


### Answer
The definition of **class action** is as follows in *28 U.S.C. § 1711*:

> any civil action filed in a district court of the United States under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or any civil action that is removed to a district court of the United States that was originally filed under a State statute or rule of judicial procedure authorizing an action to be brought by 1 or more representatives as a class action

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1711*
  - Heading: **PART V-PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 114-CLASS ACTIONS**

