A class suit is where one or more may sue for the benefit of all (Mathay vs. Consolidated Bank and Trust) or where the representation of class interest affect by the by the judgment or decree is indispensable to make each member of the class an actual party (Borlaza vs. Polistico). The plaintiffs must have a common or general interest in the subject matter of the controversy. – Newsweek vs. IAC
Alfredo Hilado et.al. vs. CA Digest
G.R. 164108 Facts When Roberto Benedicto (RSB) died, his surviving spouse Julita filed and was granted by Manila RTC the issuance of the letters of