MULTIPLE PARTIES AND CLAIMS

Question 1

Statutory interpleader Rule

Answer 1

For statutory interpleader, diversity jurisdiction is met if any two adverse claimants are citizens of different states. With regard to the amount in controversy, in a statutory interpleader action, the property at issue must merely be $500 or more in value, not meet the $75,000 threshold required for regular diversity matters.

Question 2

Joiner of nonfederal claim to Federal question Rule

Answer 2

If the original claim is based on federal-question jurisdiction, then a nonfederal claim may be joined only if diversity jurisdiction exists or if the two claims are part of the same case or controversy as the federal claim such that supplemental jurisdiction applies.