appropriate allegations thought to justify the action’s proceeding as a
class action, including, but not limited to:
(a) The definition of the proposed class;
(b) The size (or approximate size) of the proposed class;
(c) The adequacy of representation by the representative(s) of the
class;
(d) The commonality of the questions of law and fact;
(e) The typicality of the claims or defenses of the representative(s)
of the class;
(f) If proceeding under F.R.Civ.P. 23(b)(3), allegations to support
the findings required by that subdivision; and
(g) The nature of notice to the proposed class required and/or
contemplated.
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