A bill to provide for a reduction in general diversity of citizenship jurisdiction.

Summary

Increases the minimum amount which must be in controversy to qualify for Federal court jurisdiction on the basis of diversity of citizenship. Prohibits any person from invoking diversity jurisdiction in any State of which he is a citizen. Prohibits a business entity which has maintained a business establishment for more than two years in a State from invoking diversity jurisdiction in such State in any action arising from the establishment's activities. Prohibits an individual from invoking diversity jurisdiction in any State in which he has had his present business or place of employment for more than two years. Sets forth removal, venue, and joinder guidelines based upon diversity jurisdiction as modified by this Act.

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Timeline

1. 23 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 March 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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