Diversity Jurisdiction Flashcards
Hamilton v. AccuTek
Analyzed drivers license, rent, car registration, voter registration, social clubs, where belongings are kept, intent to move elsewhere via witness testimony, and relationship considerations
Americold v. ConAgra
Shareholders
Denny v. Orient Lines
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Murray v. Mars Chocolate
“legal certainty”
Individual is a citizen where
domiciled
Domiciled is
Residence + intent
A corporation is a citizen of
1) the state of inc.
2) principal place of business
Principal place of business
nerve center
nerve center
HQ, actual center of direction, where chief officers operate
A non-incorporated entity is a citizen of..
where members are domiciled i.e. trustees, shareholders
Amount in controversy
1) Exceeds 75k
2) Cannot be aggregated
Caveats to Aggregation
- Against x∆ if jointly liable
2. Xπ have common and undivided interest
Amount in controversy must
appear to be recoverable to a legal certainty, supported by documents, affidavits, that amount is possible [Murray]
