Mitchell v. H & R BLOCK, INC.
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
The plaintiffs appeal from the trial court's order denying a class certification. They argue that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the certification. Because the trial court incorrectly adjudicated an issue of law in its analysis done pursuant to Rule 23(b)(3), Ala.R.Civ.P., and because it provided no analysis whatever under Rule 23(a), we reverse the order and remand.
The Mitchells sued H R Block, Inc., and Ruth Wren on behalf of themselves and sought to be allowed to represent a class composed of all Alabama residents similarly situated. The Mitchells' claims arose out of a…
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