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H.R. 3689 (98th)

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1983

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Introduced

28 July 1983

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Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

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Summary

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1983 - Amends the judicial code to eliminate diversity of State citizenship as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction. Increases the amount in controversy required as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction from $10,000 to $50,000. Revises venue requirements to permit the bringing of a civil action in the judicial district in which either: (1) a substantial part of the events occurred which prompted the action; or (2) a substantial part of the property involved is located. Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States to report to the Congress on the effects of this Act.

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