Civil Justice Protection Act prohibits waiving certain legal rights in contracts for personal goods or services.
The Civil Justice Protection Act (CJPA) prohibits contracts for personal goods or services from requiring individuals to waive specific legal rights. These include the right to a jury trial, the ability to participate in class actions, and the right to discovery. Contracts violating these provisions are null and void. Businesses violating the act face civil penalties and potential injunctions. The act does not apply to post-dispute settlements.
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