Section 1701. Definitions. Conformity

Section 1702. Prerequisites to a Class Action

Section 1703. Commencement of Action. Assignment to a Judge

Section 1704. Form of the Complaint

Section 1705. Preliminary Objections

Section 1706. Form of the Answer

Section 1706.1. Joinder of Additional Defendants

Section 1707. Motion for Certification of Class Action. Time for Filing. Hearing

Section 1708. Criteria for Certification. Determination of Class Action as Fair and Efficient Method of Adjudication

Section 1709. Criteria for Certification. Determination of Fair and Adequate Representation

Section 1710. Order Certifying or Refusing to Certify a Class Action. Revocation. Amendment. Findings and Conclusions

Section 1711. The Plaintiff Class. Exclusion. Inclusion

Section 1712. Order. Notice of Action

Section 1713. Conduct of Actions

Section 1714. Compromise. Settlement. Discontinuance

Section 1715. Judgment

Section 1716. Residual Funds

Section 1717. Counsel Fees

Appendix A. ANALYSIS OF THE RULES