as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/17/2015 09:21am
A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; providing for interlocutory appeal on the question of class
certification; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 540.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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A court's order certifying a class action, refusing to certify a class action, or denying
a motion to decertify a class action is appealable in the same manner as a final order or
judgment. While an appeal under this subdivision is pending, all discovery and other
proceedings in the district court must be stayed.
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Section 1 is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to cases pending on or filed on or
after that date.
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