Civ Pro PJ, SMJ, and SuppJ

Question 1

FRCP4(k)(1)

Answer 1

Fed jurisdiction is as broad as state long arm statutes

Question 2

28 USC 1391(b)

Answer 2

Venue - Where defendant resides; substantial events took place; or where court has PJ

Question 3

28 USC 1404(a)

Answer 3

Venue Transfer: when it is convenient for all parties and in the best interest of justice

Question 4

28 USC 1332

Answer 4

SMJ: Diversity and amount in controversy

Question 5

28 USC 1331

Answer 5

SMJ: Federal Question; arises under the laws of the constitution of the U.S.

Question 6

28 USC 1441

Answer 6

Removal: When fed court has original jurisdiction, can remove if they have SMJ

Question 7

28 USC 1445

Answer 7

Non-Removable actions:

Question 8

28 USC 1446

Answer 8

Removal Procedure: 30 days after the amended pleading, cannot diversity remove more than a year filing and the amt in controversy must be met

Question 9

28 USC 1447

Answer 9

Procedure after removal: motion for remand 30 days after filing of notice of removal

Question 10

28 USC 1448

Answer 10

Process after removal: preserves defendant right to remand

Question 11

28 USC 1367

Answer 11

Supplemental Jurisdiction: Codifies Gibbs, adds exceptions to supp juris, (does not mention plaintiffs joined permissively (Rule 20) or class members joined under rule 23)