Actions relating to unincorporated associations

An action brought by or against the members of an unincorporated association as a class by naming certain members as representative parties may be maintained only if it appears that the representative parties will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the association and its members. In the conduct of the action the court may make appropriate orders corresponding with those described in Rule 23(d) . Further, the provisions of Rule 23(c) , concerning dismissal or compromise of the action are applicable to this Rule.