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Zahn V. International Paper Co. - The Aggregation Principle And Its Effect On Jurisdiction In Rule 23 (B)(3) Class Actions, Zygmont A. Pines

Cleveland State Law Review

The course of the present inquiry begins with a consideration of the current obstacles confronting a diversity (b) (3) class action and proceeds toward an analysis of such considerations and the re- sulting ramifications, Special emphasis is placed on the policy aspects of the aggregation doctrine, the jurisdictional amount statute (28 U.S.C. § 1332), and the modern class action device, with specific reference to the problematic condition of the current judicial system.'