In order to obtain class certification, the burden is on plaintiff to satisfy the five prerequisites set forth in CPLR 901 (a):
"1. the class is so numerous that joinder of all members, whether otherwise required or permitted, is impracticable;
"2. there are questions of law or fact common to the class which predominate over any questions affecting only individual members;
"3. the claims or defenses of the representative parties are typical of the...
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